2024 Winter Peace Officer WEB

Peace ffic er Pe a c e f f i c e r

in the Line of Duty

Philadelphia Lodge #5 Fraternal Order of Police

Sgt. Richard Carrero Mendez #5041

Killed

Pe a c e f i c e r

11630 Caroline Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19154. Phone: (215) 629 3600

(215) 629 5736, www.fop5.org.

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LODGE 5

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Roosevelt Poplar, President

I would like to start this article off by introducing myself to the members that are not familiar with me I am currently an active Police Officer on a leave of absence from the Philadelphia Police Department. June of this year will be my 34th year with the City of Philadelphia Police Department.

I started my career in the 22nd Police District in 1990 and was transferred to the 25th District in 1997. Not by my choice. Hahaha, but I would not take those moments back. I have worked with some amazing people along the way and will always have those memories.

I was elected to the position of FOP President on November 1, 2023, when Past President John McNesby stepped down from the position. I officially took office on November 10, 2023, unanimously by our Board of Directors to finish out the term that ends in 2025.

I was Vice President/Chief of Staff under John McNesby during his tenure I also served as a Trustee in my beginning years with the FOP. I am well versed on the daily operations of running the FOP, and I plan to continue to do whatever it takes to make sure our members and their families receive the best benefits we can get for them while maintaining a safe and positive environment for them. I have to say that this has been an extremely exciting couple of months for me since taking over as President.

We have a new Mayor and a new Police Commissioner that have shown in this brief period of time that they care about our men and women in this department, and I look forward to working with them and to help them help us achieve our goals as well as theirs.

It has been an exceptionally long time since we have felt that we could turn to the people running the city and get any assistance. I am hoping

to completely change that narrative and work side by side with them, and not against them. We have a few hurdles to get over in this city as we have seen such a great city, dwindle down to almost nothing.

I have been in contact with politicians on the city and state levels that have openly supported law enforcement in our city, which is a breath of fresh air for all of us I genuinely believe the citizens of this city deserve that much.

I am asking all members to give me the opportunity to show and prove to you that I am the right person to lead this organization in the right direction for the future for all of us. I have a personal stake in putting this organization on the top of the map. With that said, I need all of us to unite as one, and not let the negative distractions get in the way of what we need to accomplish

I made mention of being in contact with the politicians, I will hold each one of them to their words about working with us I will remind them of the movements to defund the police, and how the script has changed to REFUND the police.

I would like to see more politicians standing side by side with us when we are in a crisis instead of listening to and looking at social media for their facts. That would be a victory in itself.

If I start naming some of the issues we currently have in the Police and Sheriff Departments, I will probably need an entire book to write them in. I figured that I would start with one of the most critical issues we have to date, and that would be the manpower. Manpower is one of the most vital components of any business on every level If you do not have the people to do the job, the job becomes more of a burden than a career, as we all know so well going on the last 2½ years now

The Police and Sheriff Departments are so

low in manpower, which has become its own pandemic within the city. We have people leaving at an alarming rate and we cannot fill the positions in enough time to make any kind of impact on improving the losses. You are forced to work overtime, denied days off, and sometimes mentally abused just by going to work putting up with people that demand more than can be given. You earn time as a good employee, but you are punished for what you are entitled to, a simple day off that you have earned. I am confused.

I have heard your complaints, and I will do everything in my power to get us some relief. The city knows how many people we are short, and we know as well. But they still insist on telling the public that we are only short 20% of the budget I will let them continue to use that number if that is what they want to put out there.

When contract negotiations begin, that will be my starting point for increasing the salaries for the members. I am ok starting at 20%. We will see where that goes. There are a number of is-

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sues, as I stated, that really need to be addressed, and I plan to mention every one of them. We must remind them of the money they have saved over the past 3 years with barely any recruitment and attrition.

They have talked about civilian positions, and I believe they have started the process. I will look into starting the process of a contract reopener to address the civilian position and express the need for more compensation for the people overworked and understaffed. I do not want to put too much out there; we must stay strategically smart about how we approach these matters.

Just know that we hear what you are saying and what concerns you the most. I will be sending out information soon to keep you updated on what we are doing and how things are working out.

Until then, stay well and safe.

Fraternally yours,

Roosevelt Poplar President FOP Lodge 5

“On Sunday, December 10th Highway Patrol Officers Rycek #6430 and Glenn #3690 responded to a radio call for a person with a gun at Brous and Cottman Ave, upon arrival the suspect fled in his vehicle until he was stopped at Frankford and Welsh Rd where the offender began shooting at Police Even though both Officers were almost immediately shot they were able to engaged and return fire along with other Highway Patrol Officers incapacitating the offender and placing him in custody A benefit was held in their honor where $21,750 dollars was raised. Officers Rycek and Glenn donated the entire amount to the FOP Survivors Fund.”

ROOSEVELT L. POPLAR, JR.

President

Vice Presidents

JOHN McGRODY

NICHOLAS DeNOFA

STEVEN J. WEILER

JOHN McLAUGHLIN

Recording Secretary JOHN HOYT

Financial Secretary MICHAEL TRASK

Treasurer

WILLIE SIERRA

Trustees

YVETTE CLARK

JAMES CROWN

MYRNA RIVERA

PETER SWERYDA

SCOTT R. BRADLEY

Conductor

SHARON JONAS

Guards

JOSE DONES

ASHLEY D. HOGGARD

Letters to the President

HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY

Chaplain

LOU CAMPIONE

In Memorium, JOE CELLA

Dear FOP,

Together, we are on a journey to shape a brighter future. Your generous gift has empowered Holy Family University to continue on a bold path toward a better tomorrow United by a common purpose, and driven by a shared vision to create meaningful change, your commitment to Holy Family sets the tone for our ongoing success

Your generous support is a true investment in our students and their future. Your commitment enables us to continue our historic mission of providing an exceptional Holy Family education and experience for all our students.

As president of Holy Family University, I take great pride in guiding the vision that is predicated on educational excellence at a tuition that is affordable, keeping costs low and opportunities high for our deserving students.

Our potential is limitless, and I am deeply thankful for your steadfast support.

Onward & upward together in faith & family,

Anne Prisco, Ph.D. President

VETERANS MULTI-SERVICE CENTER

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5

I hope this letter finds you well On behalf of the Veterans Multi-Service Center (VMC), I wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous VMC Golf Sponsorship.

Your support plays a pivotal role in our mission to serve veterans and their families, and we are immensely grateful for your commitment to our cause. Your recent Sponsorship of $250 will directly impact the lives of the veterans we serve. It enables us to continue providing essential services such as housing assistance, job training and placement, legal resources, and mental health services to those who have selflessly served our nation.

Your generosity not only provides tangible assistance but also sends a powerful message of support and appreciation to our veterans. We look forward to keeping you updated on the progress we make because of your support.

If you ever have any questions or would like to learn more about the impact of your donation, please don't hesitate to reach out to us

Thank you for standing with us in our mission to serve those who have served us so faithfully

Together, we are making a significant difference in the lives of our veteran families.

Joe Brooks Executive Director Veterans Multi-Service Center

Letters to the President . .

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

FOP Lodge #5,

I am forwarding this letter for inclusion in our Peace Officer Magazine in order to recognize the dedicated service of Corporal Regino Fernandez who is assigned to the Citywide Vice Unit.

Corporal Fernandez, just completed thirty years of dedicated service ( 8-13-93 ) to our police department while also serving twenty years in the Army Reserve. This service is commendable, however his most recent accomplishment is his graduation with a college degree from East Gateway Community College with honors. This opportunity was advertised in our Peace Officer Magazine.

Despite the COVID restriction and daily challenges as a police supervisor, Corporal Fernandez persevered and and graduated with distinction Corporal Fernandez credits his family and the support of the FOP for this accomplishment, and hopes that his success will encourage others to pursue their college dreams

Congratulations Corporal Fernandez.

Captain Shawn Trush

Commanding Officer Citywide Vice

MONTGOMERY COUNTY DETECTIVES ASSN.

FOP Lodge 5,

On behalf of the Montgomery County Hero Fund and Montgomery County Detectives Association (MCDA), I want to personally thank FOP Lodge 5 for your Music Sponsorship for the 8th Annual Montgomery County Detectives Association Golf Classic At the dinner this year we were able to present the Montgomery County Hero Fund with a $5,000 00 check As you know, the Hero Fund provides immediate and ongoing relief and services to any Law Enforcement Officer, Military Personnel, Firemen, Paramedics and/or First Responders, or their loved ones, as a result of tragedy on duty in, or in service of the people of, Montgomery County. In addition to this contribution, MCDA actively seeks to identify worthwhile organizations and individuals having legitimate needs for assistance.

Thank you again for your continued support.

Fraternally, Michael J. Reynolds MCDA Golf Committee Chair. Retired Philadelphia 369

AULILIARY FRATERNAL ORDER of POLICE Dear FOP,

On behalf of the entire FOP Lodge 5 Auxiliary members, we would like to Thank you for your generous donation and support for our Annual Designer Bag Bingo.

The event was held on 10-01-2023, our members were able select from 52 beautiful baskets because of your donation. All the baskets had information on who the donor was along with your business name and details

The auction baskets are another fun part of the day, we were able to offer our guest some very nice items to try their luck on They were all very happy with their winners once we pulled all the tickets So many guest Thanked our members for such nice quality baskets for their winning benefit.

This is our only fund raiser for the year, it enables us to perform a lot of good acts of kindness and help the Philadelphia Police officer or family in times of need. It was truly a success thanks in part to your support.

Thank you again and as always remember our police officers will Never Walk Alone.

Sincerely,

Donna Giulian President FOP Lodge 5 Auxiliary

FOP COP SHOP,

Just a short note to express my appreciation for a well stocked and big selection of items in the FOP SHOP

But more than that, even though all the employees at the FOP SHOP are helpful, I just want you to know how long time employee Pet King goes the extra yard when visiting. As the others, he is pleasant, but makes each visit more personal and makes you feel part of a great organizations.

Sincerely

Ed “Doc” Blanchard

Retired ‘86, 14th District

P.S. No I’m not realted to Pete or owe him money... just believe he deserves some Kudos. ~

To Members of FOP Lodge #5,

Thank you for your kindness and support at that time Thanks also for the beautiful Bible and Mass Card we received Our family is very grateful and appreciative

Sincerely,m

Pat Griffin & Family

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Recording Secretary’s Message

by John Hoyt

2024 has already been a year filled with change. As you know after 17 years as our President John McNesby stepped down at the end of 2023. I want to start by thanking John His tireless hard work representing each and every one of us has led to a better quality of life for Philadelphia Police Officers and retirees My family and all our families have been directly impacted positively by his efforts I also want to thank John for making me a part of this Board. It has been an honor to serve our membership and I would not be here if it wasn’t for John. Thank you. With that change we have a new President, Roosevelt Poplar I have worked with Roosevelt for several years now and his hard work and commitment to the membership are second to none We are in good hands, and I look forward to working with him in the future

We also have a new Mayor and Police Commissioner What the future holds no one knows but I am extremely hopeful. The recent press conferences and promotions have been the most positive law enforcement and specifically Philadelphia Police Department centered events I have seen in a long time I hope it is a sign of good things to come. I’m sure there will be times we don’t always agree with City Hall and rest assured that we will be your voice and fight for you, but I am hopeful that they recognize how Important we are to the success of the city and that we are treated as such.

I am excited to tell you that we are launching a new tool to help our membership deal with the stresses of the street In recent years we have lost an unacceptable number of Officers to suicide. In fact, I don’t believe that there is anyone in our membership who didn’t know or at least worked with someone who has committed suicide The department and LEHB have several great programs to help our members deal with the stress of this job, but can we do more? The answer is always yes That’s why I along with some brave cops from our membership have spent the last few months working on a new program to promote mental wellness to the membership The goal of this initiative is not to replace existing programs but to be an additional tool to help our membership The importance of mental health programs in law enforcement cannot be overstated, as the nature of police work exposes officers to high levels of stress, trauma, and emotional strain. Police officers frequently encounter traumatic situations, including violent crimes, accidents, and crises. Over time, exposure to such events can lead to psychological distress, post-trau-

matic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health issues

As Police Officers we are not comfortable asking for help We are the help We are the ones others asked for help from. It is my belief that this becomes an obstacle for Police Officers seeking treatment for stress and trauma they experience on the street. Our program removes that obstacle and provides access to stress management tools. When utilized these tools can make a significant difference in the mental health of those who need them. This program equips officers with coping skills, resilience training, and stress management techniques to better navigate the challenges of the job. By providing tools for self-care and emotional regulation, our program helps officers maintain their well-being and perform their duties effectively

Law enforcement is a demanding and high-pressure profession that can lead to burnout and compassion fatigue, especially when officers are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events Mental health programs offer strategies for preventing burnout, managing stress, and mitigating the effects of vicarious trauma, ultimately helping officers sustain their well-being and effectiveness over time

On this page you will see a barcode. Simply scan the barcode with your phone and it will send you to the program we have developed. It does not track who scans it but merely connects you to the site hosting our program Once there read the brief description of each video and then watch the video These videos are instructional videos on different mental health exercises. They will detail not only how to do them but why they help You can do these exercises anywhere and with complete anonymity I hope if you need them, you try them, BECAUSE THEY WORK!

I look forward to serving you in the year to come I encourage you to come to meetings, events, and fundraisers We have several Survivor’s Fund events coming this spring that are always a great time while raising money for the greatest cause, our Survivors We have the Polar Plunge in North Wildwood on April 6th. Our Survivors Benefit in May And something new this year, we are doing a Survivor’s Fund Phillies game on May 21st $40 will get you a ticket to the Phillies game, tailgate food, and proceeds will all go to the Survivor’s Fund I look forward to seeing everyone

Be Safe

Recording Secretary John Hoyt

Vice President’s Report

by Steve Weiler, Vice President

First and Foremost, I hope you are all doing well. It's been some time since I posted an article here, but I felt compelled to help clear up some misinformation regarding my position at the FOP Lodge 5.

As some of you may know, I retired from the Philadelphia Police Department in 2023. My retirement as a police officer has nothing to do with my FOP Vice President position. I am still committed as one of Your Vice Presidents, that I can assure you of. However, I did decide to revise my position at the FOP to a more part time position. Meaning I am focusing on what I have done best for many years, and that is raising funds for Families behind the Badge and survivors.

That has not changed. Actually, I am hoping to make 2024 a record breaking year at our annual events, Polar Plunge and The Ben to the Shore Bike Tour I can only do this with all of your support. The families of our fallen brothers and Sisters need us, and we will never dissapoint them!

I hope this helps clear up the recent misinformation floating around the departments. For those that know me, you know where my dedication and heart are, and that is with the Police Officers and their families. I am not going anywhere anytime soon! Stay safe out there.

Steven Weiler Vice President , FOP Lodge 5

FOP LODGE 5

Vice President’s Message

By John McGrody

CHANGE, CHANGE, CHANGE. Our world is full of change We have a new Mayor; we have a new Police Commissioner, and we have a new FOP President. In my career, there have been two constants: change is inevitable, and cops Hate change! So, change is very difficult, but necessary. I can’t make assurances as to what happens in the Police Department, but with the FOP I can commit to each and every member and their family that our team here at the FOP is prepared to put forth the same level of work and dedication that you have come to expect from us.

As you are well aware, the FOP never stops working on the contract The moment we secure a contract, we get to work on the next contract. We are always seeking new and innovative contract provisions to protect your wages, working conditions and health benefits because we realize that you and your family deserve nothing less. We have already proven this by securing one-year contract extensions for our members in the form of a 5% raise this coming July. We have also secured an extension for our brothers and sisters in the Sheriff’s Department with an upcoming 4.5% raise. While every bargaining unit member is important, I truly believe that the most vital and valued members of our Bargaining Unit are the street cops assigned to the Patrol Districts. It’s probably why I get agitated when members in the Command Staff complain so much.

As for the change in the city and PPD leadership, folks in positions of authority are saying the right things and it appears that all want us to return to the true mission of this police department: public safety and the suppression of crime. After all, it is the reason that most of us are in this very noble profession.

We are seeing subtle but noticeable changes in how the men and women of the police department are viewed and treated by PPD leadership and I hope that we are moving away from the discipline first mentality of the previous administration. The street cops need and deserve more support than they’ve received in the past.

We continue to assist our members who have suffered greatly at the hands of a District Attorney’s Office whose disdain and hatred for the police lead to unequal justice in our great city. We were recently very relieved when our friend and colleague Joe Bologna was found Not Guilty of the ridiculous charges that were levelled against him by our DA. It was proven in court that Joe is a man of character who was simply doing his job that day Joe was fortunate that 12 very diverse and fair-minded Philadelphians saw through the unfair charges leveled against him. We now move forward via the grievance and arbitration process to assist Joe in getting back to his rightful position within the PPD. Those have known and worked with Joe never doubted his strength and resolve but I wonder where one goes to counteract the very public attack upon his reputation that he and his family had to endure. We at the FOP have had the great honor to assist Ryan Pownall as he seeks to clear his name based upon the hell that has been brought down to bear on him and his family by the DA’s office. Ryan recently had his case heard in arbitration and we are hopeful that he will be back in the police department shortly.

The list goes on and on regarding those in our ranks, both active and retired members

who have had their lives upended and careers ruined by an unethical prosecutor. The FOP and our membership stand alongside all of these members and their families. In addition to the support of the FOP, all of our members deserve an increased level of support from the PPD leadership and the city administration in the fight against a DA’s office who seems to target cops rather than criminals. On the DA front, we continue to see an inordinate number of officers being placed on the Brady list If you get placed on this list, please contact us as we have a sample letter for you to send to the DA’s office to preserve your rights and to contest your placement on the list. (As I write this, I’m reviewing several dozen more Brady notifications I just received from Internal Affairs).

Our fundamental purpose here at the FOP is the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement (the contract) for our members to enhance your wages, working conditions, medical benefits and other benefits to compensate you for the honorable and hard work you do on behalf of the city on a daily basis. After the contract is negotiated, it is our obligation to enforce the provisions of the contract to ensure that the city is complying with the contract and not violating it. We do this via the grievance and arbitration process, and we are by no means shy about doing so. If you believe that the contract has been violated, please reach out to us. This applies to compensation, overtime, vacation and holiday leave, discipline and a myriad of contract provisions. Please let us know if you have concerns or questions

The FOP is the exclusive bargaining agent of all the members in the bargaining unit. Although the FOP wholeheartedly supports and relies on our various ethnic and social organiz a t i o n s , t h e F O P r e m a i n s t h e S O L E a n d E XC L U S I V E e n t i t y r e g a r d i n g m e m b e r representation. For instance, the Commanders Association is not a recognized bargaining agent, the FOP performs that role (and we do

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a great job). I wonder how long it would take for the Command Staff to shut it down if over a hundred street cops took a couple hours out of their work day discussing their work woes over coffee and pastries. Note to commanders: FOP meetings are held every 2nd & 4th Tuesday and you ’ re more than welcome (we have currently less than a handful of Captains and above that regularly attend.)

One of the greatest contract provisions we have ever achieved is the Catastrophic Leave Fund. This is a fund where members can donate sick time to a bank and critically ill members who are in danger of going off payroll can utilize donated time to stay on payroll and maintain benefits for themselves and their families. The donation rate has been very good and only those who truly need it have benefitted I can assure that the FOP and the PPD police this program very diligently to make sure there is no abuse. Please consider donating as the donation period is open now. Members helping members is the core of the Fraternity that is the FOP.

When you receive the 5% due this July, the total percentage of pay increases in the last four years will stand at 17 25% While understanding that no amount of money could ever fully compensate a Philadelphia cop for the work you do, that number is pretty significant. Any time you receive a pay increase is a great time to take a renewed look at your entire financial health. You may want to increase your contribution to the Deferred Compensation Plan and review your FOP and private life insurance coverage

Another important resource to access is the Retirement Seminars here at the FOP. The Retirement Seminars are now on our website and are available in one- or two-hour blocks according to topic.

Please stay safe and keep an eye on one another. Please know that the FOP has your back, especially when others may cast you aside.

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Treasurer’s Report

By Willie Sierra

As I begin to draft this article, I started reflecting on my first day at the Police Academy 32 years ago I remember then, signing quite a few payroll deduction documents and I had not even received my first paycheck. However, two of the most important documents I recommend everyone to seriously consider are the Life Insurances offered by the FOP – Lodge 5 and Deferred Compensation. I know no one thinks of death or retirement when they first enter the academy, but considering the attitude towards our profession, you really should. Remember, nationwide, our profession continues to be under attack Take the time to prepare for those unfortunate, untimely occurrences

Whether you choose FOP or other insurance products on your own, I cannot express the importance of having life insurance. It relieves the stress on your family, friends, and / or designees, when regrettably, a death takes place. Unfortunately, I have seen too many families suffer the loss of their loved ones and not have life insurance or when they do, in numerous cases, the wrong beneficiary is listed. Usually from a previous past relationship. Important to note, your FOP dues do not include payment for funerals Preplan and prepare because so often the FOP gets blamed and there is absolutely nothing, we could do about it.

Also, although retirement may appear to be in the distant future, retirees will tell you it does sneak up on you. Deferred Compensation is an excellent way to prepare for retirement to supplement your pension. A countless number of my colleagues regretted not signing up sooner or at all.

Back in December of 2023, I was sworn in and entrusted as the new Pension Board Trustee beginning January of 2024 because of Roosevelt Poplar taking over the reins as President of FOP Lodge #5 I assure you that, although challenging, I will do my best to continue the work of my predecessors. Because I do understand the importance of protecting and ensuring the Pension Fund stays healthy.

I appreciate the vote of confidence in Immediate Past President John J McNesby, current President Roosevelt Poplar, and former Pension Trustee Ron Stagliano in choosing me as the successor. I cannot thank them enough.

According to the Executive Director of Philadelphia Board of Pensions & Retirement Francis X. Bielli, Esq., in the most recent preliminary actuary audit report of the Pension Fund, “Determined it is 62.2% funded and since the 2016 Pension Reforms, the funding percentage has increased approximately 17 4%, Very Impressive ” Also, for those of you currently in the DROP program or considering signing up, the interest rate for the year 2024 is 3.675%.

The FOP Lodge #5 is currently attempting to update our member files and personal information. If you have not already received a call, you will soon (note, it is an extensive list), from Lorraine Mitchell on behalf of FOP Lodge 5 requesting up to date personal information. Please update your personal & emergency contact information, including cell phone numbers, emails, home addresses with the FOP It is especially Important to update your beneficiaries on FOP and / or personal insurance policies. When you update your information with the PPD, you must also personally update the FOP –Lodge #5.

It would be very remiss of me if I did not Congratulate the following persons, Madam Cherelle Parker on her election to Mayor of Philadelphia, Kevin Bethel on your appointment to Police Commissioner of the PPD, Michael Cram & Pete Rosario on their appointment to Deputy Police Commissioner The FOP – Lodge 5 looks forward to collaborating with the entire PPD staff to make our city safe

Stay Safe & Back the Blue, Willie Sierra

FOP Lodge #5

Treasurer / Pension Trustee, 215-629-3627

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I.O.D. & Disabilities Coordinator

Ashley David Hoggard

Greetings to All! My name is Ashley David Hoggard. I am the newly appointed I.O.D. & Disabilities Coordinator for FOP Lodge #5

I was critically shot in the line of duty on 06-14-2009, & NO-ONE knows the importance of Health Care, and Officer’s Wellness better than Me! I will perform ANY and ALL Task to the maximum of My abilities!

I will assist ALL My Brothers, & Sisters in Blue, (retired or not) with determination, understanding, & compassion throughout ANY ordeal You/They may be faced with

I’m truly appreciative for this once in a lifetime opportunity, and FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART, I thank You All, & I WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!!!

Killed in the Line of Duty

Sgt. Richard Carrero Mendez #5041

October 12, 2023

Richard Carrero Mendez was killed in the line of duty October 12th 2023. Born in Puerto Rico he became a Philadelphia Police Officer in 2001 and he served in the 25th District for 18 years before being transferred to the Philadelphia Airport, where he served until his last breath. Richard had over 67 certifications and commendations, he created countless memos and spreadsheets, he was one of the first officers at the Real Time Crime Unit and he was one of the first officers of the Major Incident Response Team. In 2014, he was finally able to attend higher education and received his Associates of Science in Business Administration, then two years later in 2016 he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Summa Cum Laude, and then a year later in 2017 he received a Master of Science in Business Administration.

All while being a full-time Police Officer, a full-time husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He is dearly missed by his wife of 25 years Alexandra, his daughter Mia, his mother Maria, and his three siblings Maria Magdalena Vargas, Jeorge and Ismael Carrero and an army of nieces and nephews, countless cousins, and close friends. Mass of a Christian burial was celebrated 11/24 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and internment with police officers held at Forest Hills Cemetery. He was posthumously promoted to Sergeant and was awarded the Purple Heart, the Valor Award, and the Medal of Honor. He was a good police officer, an even better husband, and the best daddy in the world.

Mendez Benefit 12-12-23

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Legal Services

By Al Kuchler

Changes in Leadership, in City Government, the Command level, and the FOP

As days go by in 2024, the effects of recent elections are in place and reactions are starting to develop based upon these changes In City Government, the new Mayor and members of her staff have so far shown that they are on the side of Law Enforcement as the most recent officer involved shootings have shown. These cases, while not easy on the Officers involved, were easier for the politicians to back us as video evidence and other factors backed the officers independently. It is still not lost on us that the Mayor did come out forthwith and immediately backed the troops, as well she should have. Our measure will be the cases where there are no videos or other factors that tend to back the troops. It is hard for police officers, in a frantic situation, to take precious split seconds to activate a button when you are trying to preserve your life or the life of a fellow officer or citizen. We will have to wait and see about these matters.

In the meantime, we still must deal with the current person occupying the DA’s office. We still have no idea if he will have a good relationship with the new leaders, nor do we know how he will deal with new State Laws that have been structured to deal with his office’s lack of tenacity, when dealing with crimes committed on public transit. We do know that he is fighting these laws, but the success of that fight remains to be seen

As far as the Department goes, it was refreshing to get a person from within to head

the rank and file. We all know how the last experiment worked out and dwelling on it is counterproductive, it is over The new Commissioner is someone I worked with when he was new in the department in the 6th District. I can honestly say to all of you, you would have been glad to collaborate with this man. He was a good police officer and supported his fellow workers well. I was in 5 Squad at the time, working in TFP and in plainclothes as a Burglary Detail and I can tell you that he was always there to back us up when requested I believe that experience that he gained as a police officer in the 6th, armed him with an understanding of just what police officers do and helped him as he progressed through the ranks. He is still the same guy and deserves a chance to succeed and earn our support.

Here at the FOP, we too have had a change in leadership and again time needs to be given to allow our new leader the opportunity to show his worth Based on my personal experience with this man, most if not all our members will be happy with the path we follow here.

In closing, it is a time for new beginnings and we all should give these changes a chance to bear fruit. If the fruit that grows is acceptable, it can only be better for the rank and file. However, should it prove to be otherwise, rest assured that this FOP is well equipped to fight any changes that are made that do not benefit the rank and file. That is a promise!

Conductors’ Message

by Sharon Jonas

As I write this, winter weather is still upon us, holidays concluded They came and went so quickly, I’m not sure we had a chance to blink. However, we didn’t soar through those special days without our annual morning spent with our most beloved survivor families, the tradition of honoring them will forever continue. They mean everything to us. ALWAYS will.

Since my last article, we experienced the approach of the fall months, the end of 2023 and new 2024 beginnings. These months sadly delivered at the start, very heavy broken PPD hearts, with the loss of our brother, tragically shot and killed, Officer Richard Carrero Mendez A night that his daughter requested him to “call out sick”, but he said he had to “go to work”. Dedication, Service, unending. We also received distressing words that our brother Officer R aul Ortiz had been shot as well in the arm Another fallen officer, another hurt, immeasurable sadness. Prayers of strength extended indefinitely.

Dates from October 2023 to January 31st, 2024, our brothers/sister, seven in all were SHOT IN THE LINE OF DUTY. 2023 was named the most violent year against Philadelphia Police Officers. The Department of Justice data estimates that 16,000 officers suffer injuries after being assaulted on the job each year, of the officers who are assaulted, approximately 53 are feloniously killed by civilians Seems this number, these estimates, annually just continue to climb.

On the labor front, R oosevelt Poplar and the team are working hard to preserve your rights and working conditions The team has already achieved an extension of the 2024 contract award with a 5% raise that kicks in this July for our officers and they are working diligently to prepare for the 2025 contract cycle The team was also able to achieve a contract extension and a 4.5% raise for our hardworking members in the Sheriff’s Office.

Unfortunately, there is little or no manpower on the streets and this extends to every district and every unit. We are all short-staffed and our members are working harder than ever Our team is at the forefront every day fighting for your rights and standing alongside you at the Police Board of Inquiry and at arbitration.

Your FOP 7C Lounge continues for YOU, to hit it out of the park, with all it has to offer; New Menu

Items; good time Entertainment lineups, etc. Confidentially, we are also hoping the Phillies bring the hits too, this upcoming Spring. Please look for gametime specials; March Madness/Philadelphia Teams. 7C Lounge/R estaurant/Patio is pumping it up with DJ Slice and all your favorite bands each week Holiday themed specialty drinks, a new menu change up including an MPO menu to allow you to visit and enjoy during that training day Please check all our social media sites for more information

Calendar note*: We are preparing for the NWW Annual Fallen Heroes Polar Bear Plunge. It will take place Saturday, April 6th, 2024, at 15th Street Beach. Special guests, Bands, Prizes for best costumes and post party held at Keenan’s. To those who support our FOP Survivor Fund, event after event, year after year, it’s your commitment that creates its success and never goes unnoticed, thank you! We see you, all of you and appreciate every one of you!

As your elected Conductor, it is my duty and my privilege to swear in our newest members when they enter the Police Academy as recruits. It is great to see the new generation of members and officers stepping up to serve in these most trying times However, the problem is that there are not enough new recruits to fill the ranks and a very good portion of the officers that are trained are leaving for other departments within a couple of years These numbers are climbing slowly with my own family continuing to raise its hand. Stepping up to become brave and dedicated officers, we so desperately need

You may have heard a General read out at roll call regarding your beneficiary for your insurance policy and the pension board. Please be diligent in updating your beneficiary information

Please get that special day locked in on the calendar. 2025 busy SPRING/SUMMER bookings are already filling up!

One last note, please add to your calendar, the date is set for Saturday, May 18th ,2024, for our “Annual FOP Survivor’s Event”, a success achieved, together!

Please stay safe,

Sharon Jonas

Final Roll Call

CHAPLAINS CORNER

by: Lou Campione

In 2023, we mourned the loss of 270 of our sisters and brothers from the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 Philadelphia. The F.O.P. reaches out to the families offering our prayers and assistance to them. Our Judeo-Christian belief is that it is a good and holy practice to pray for the dead and to care for their families. This is our obligation to those who have gone before us. It is the responsibility of each of us to leave our families a spiritual inheritance. I am reminded of the saying, “There are no atheists in a foxhole.” My father served in the United States Army, First Infantry Division during WWII achieving the rank of Master Sgt One of the battles he participated in was the Normandy Invasion, D-Day. History records that 90% of those who landed at Omaha Beach were killed or wounded. I once asked him how they prepared for the landing and he replied “We knew what the mission was and we all thought we would not survive the landing In preparation, we went and found a Rabbi, Priest, or Minster and made our peace with God, and I have tried to live my life that way. ” Wow, what a priceless gift to leave our families. One study concluded if a father practices his faith 91% of the time the children will follow. Each of us is in a spiritual battle every day and we do not know the hour we will be called to our final roll call, but we should always be prepared spiritually for it. When we reach out to the families of our deceased it gives them great comfort when they have the assurance that their loved one gave that spiritual inheritance.

Another way to be prepared is to live our lives differently. Matthew Kelly, motivational speaker, and writer, surveyed hospice nurses in his book, “The Fourth Quarter of Your Life,” and

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asked, “When people are dying, what do they talk about? They told me that people who are dying talk to nurses about how they wish they had lived their lives differently I wish I had the courage to just be myself I wish I had spent more time with the people I love. I wish I had made spirituality more of a priority. I wish I hadn’t spent so much time working. I wish I had discovered my purpose earlier. I wish I had learned to express my feelings more. I wish I hadn’t so much time worrying about things that never happened I wish I cared less about what other people thought. I wish I had taken more risks. I wish I had realized earlier that happiness is a choice. I wish I had loved more. I wish I had taken better care of myself. I wish I had been a better spouse. I wish I had paid less attention to other people’s expectations. I wish I had stayed in touch with old friends I wish I hadn’t spent so much time chasing the wrong things. I wish I’d had more children. I wish I had touched more lives. I wish I had pursued more of my dreams.” Great advice for all of us, to reduce our regrets, when we do our exit interview.

Two housekeeping concerns; we are seeing pension and insurance beneficiaries named who are not the intended recipients, please contact the F.O.P. at 215-629-3600 to check. Please protect yourself and your family by donating a day to the catastrophic leave bank. If you have any questions please call me at 215-823-9828. Finally, we offer this prayer to our Patron Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil: May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

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Anthony LaRosa, Chairman

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Patricia Fox, Director

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King of Prussia Branch on DeKalb Pike

Montgomery Mall Branch on Bethlehem Pike

Four Greenwood Square at 3325 Street Road

Warminster Branch on Street Road

Marlton Crossing Branch on Route 73

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Route 42 South, Washington Township, NJ

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Special Award

Chief Inspector Michael Cochrane

Inspector Cochrane has spent 42 years in the Philadelphia Police Department Although 42 years is a long time, Inspector Cochrane never forgot where he came from. Inspector Cochrane spent his career being fair to others and never looking down on anyone He made everyone feel they were valued no matter what their rank was. He values and respects the opinions of others He was often in agreement with the FOP’s point of view and when he didn’t agree he would always offer an intelligent rebuttal that was difficult to dispute

As he rose through the ranks he was always accessible to the FOP for a variety of matters Throughout his career, even wi t h a l l t h e d e m a n d s o f b e i n g a P o l i c e Ch i e f , h e a l wa y s made time for himself and his family to participate in various FOP charities

Mike, your genuineness and consistency are character traits that should be bottled and given to leaders of every rank It should be called the 42 Survival Solution. We thank you for being a shining example of a true commander.

Special Award

FOP President John

McNesby

There’s a saying that goes, “Who do police officers call when they need help? They call SWAT.” We like to say they call Team McNesby!

17 years ago, a Philadelphia Police Officer named John McNesby had a vision for what he thought fair and just representation for police officers should look like He brought that v i s i o n t o f r u i t i o n , b u i l d i n g a d y n a m i t e t e a m t h a t o v e r t h e years has worked tirelessly fighting for all the members of Lodge 5. Not just active members but retired members and those we’ve lost along the way and their families too. Protecting our benefits, improving our work environment, fighting for better laws to protect law enforcement everywhere. His vision has forever changed the reputation of FOP Lodge 5 , m a k i n g u s a m o d e l f o r a l l l a w e n f o r c e m e n t u n i o n s throughout the country.

W h i l e h i s j o b wa s n ’ t a l wa y s e a s y a n d t h e r e we r e m a n y tough decisions to be made, John always made the sacrifices needed to obtain the best outcome for us John is a s t r a i g h t s h o o t e r, a m a n wi t h a s e n s e o f h u m o r a n d a b i g heart. His compassion, generosity, and mischievous smile will be missed by many throughout this building and the police department.

John, we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavor!

2nd District

Officer Dianne Barclay

Officer Thomas Farrell

On January 8th, Officers Barclay and Farrell responded to a distressing situation at 700 Kerper St, where they found a n u n r e s p o n s i v e j u v e n i l e o n t h e h i g h wa y. T h e o ff i c e r s wasted no time, immediately initiating two-person CPR for the next five to ten minutes until the Philadelphia Fire Department arrived Thanks to their unwavering efforts, the juv e n i l e ' s p u l s e a n d c o n s c i o u s n e s s we r e r e s t o r e d j u s t a s primary CPR responsibility was transferred to Medic 48. The

juvenile was expeditiously transported to Jeanes Hospital, subsequently airlifted to St. Christopher's for essential heart surgery, and survived Lieutenant Jablonski of the Philadelphia Fire Department commended the officers, recognizing that their swift and skilled actions played a pivotal role in saving the young life. Outstanding work, officers!

5TH DISTRICT

P/O TIMOTHY ESACK #4237 P/O HOOVER COBB #2256

On November 6th, Officers Esack and Cobb were engaged in a surveillance operation in an unmarked car at 100 Green Lane due to a surge in thefts from autos While stationed in a lot at that location, they witnessed a black Volkswagen speeding into the area, heading toward the rear of the lot a n d t h e i r c a r. T h e v e h i c l e ' s o p e r a t o r s wi f t l y e x i t e d wi t h a firearm raised. The offender proceeded to point the gun over the hood of the officers' car in their direction and advanced towards them, still armed. In response, Officers Esack and Cobb promptly exited their vehicle and issued orders for the offender to drop his weapon. They successfully took the offender into custody and confiscated a loaded 9mm polymer handgun with 15 rounds from his waistband Their exceptional composure in managing an extremely stressful situation brought it to a peaceful conclusion Great job by Officers Esack and Cobb!

6th District Officer Robert Grant Officer Joseph Ferrero

On November 12th, Officers Ferrero and Grant, patrolling undercover in response to a surge in burglaries, displayed exceptional vigilance and proactivity While on the 300 block of S. Camac, they observed two offenders forcibly entering a residence yard by breaking a wooden gate The officers, without hesitation, exited their vehicle, entered the yard via t h e s a m e wo o d e n f e n c e t h a t t h e o ff e n d e r s h a d s e c u r e d shut, and witnessed the offenders attempting to breach an iron security door and gain access through a sliding glass d o o r t o t h e h o m e S wi f t l y a n d c o u r a g e o u s l y, t h e o ff i c e r s identified themselves, subsequently apprehending both offenders in the rear yard of the property. The homeowner, upon arrival, confirmed that the offenders had no permission to enter the yard or the home and revealed a history of prior break-ins Thanks to the proactive patrol and the officers' experience, two offenders were apprehended in an area rec e n t l y p l a g u e d b y b u r g l a r i e s , d e m o n s t r a t i n g r e m a r k a b l e work on the part of these officers Wonderful job!

DISTRICT OFFICER RAUL PINTO OFFICER ALBERT MACCHIONE OFFICER JILLIAN GARRETT OFFICER JOSE REYES OFFICER BRYAN TRUSH

On October 18th, officers responded to a Burglar Alarm at 6 0 0 N B r o a d S t , d i s c o v e r i n g a p u n c h e d - o u t l o c k a n d a n open property Simultaneously, a Burglary Alarm sounded for a separate location on the same block, prompting Officers Pinto and Macchione to investigate Inside the second location, they encountered offenders attempting to flee. Officer Trush apprehended one, while Officers Reyes and Garr e t t p u r s u e d a n d s u c c e s s f u l l y a p p r e h e n d e d t h e s e c o n d offender. Officers Macchione and Pinto recovered burglary tools and the punched-out locks from both businesses Subsequent interviews with Central Detectives revealed the off e n d e r s ' a d m i s s i o n t o c o m m i t t i n g s e v e r a l a d d i t i o n a l burglaries This coordinated response led to the arrests of both offenders and the resolution of multiple burglary cases, exemplifying the exceptional work of these officers

On February 12th, 2023, during the last tour of duty, P/O Athanasiadis and P/O DelGuidice were patrolling eastbound on Lancaster Avenue when they noticed a silver Kia Optima idling on the 4100 block of Aspen Street Running a check on the vehicle's tag via NCIC/PCIC, they discovered that it was reported stolen with instructions to guard it for prints due to a carjacking at gunpoint in the Northeast Division Approaching the vehicle, they found the offender asleep in the driver's seat When they opened the driver's side door to remove him, he woke up and immediately resisted, initiating a physical struggle. In the midst of this struggle, the officers noticed the offender reaching for something on the passenger seat, which turned out to be a firearm. A fierce struggle ensued inside the vehicle as the officers fought to prevent the offender from accessing the weapon Realizing he couldn't reach the gun, the offender attempted to drive away by quickly shifting the car into gear Eventually, the officers managed to pull him out of the vehicle, but the struggle persisted. They grappled with the offender for several minutes until backup officers arrived and assisted in securing his custody. Once apprehended, a black Taurus 9mm with an extended magazine, loaded with twenty-two live rounds, was recovered. Northeast Detectives were notified, and the a

t h e o ffender, who admitted to the carjacking and illegal firearm possession when confronted by the police. A tremendous job by the officers involved!

22ND DISTRICT

P/O GERARD BRENNAN #6408

P/O RAYMOND CONVERY #2283

On January 3rd Officers Brennan and Convery were on patrol in the area of 2100 W Montgomery Ave when they ob-

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P.O Haralambos Athanasiadis #9841 16th District

P/O Raymond DelGuidice #2066 16th District

served two SUVs driving erratically. It appeared the rear vehicle was tailgating the other vehicle. The officers began to follow the vehicles A short time later the officers observed one of the males outside of his vehicle. The male had a red laser dot on his chest The officers noticed a male a short distance away on the highway. Believing a shooting was about to occur they stopped the male for investigation

Immediately Officer Brennan felt the handle of a firearm in t h e m a l e ’s wa i s t b a n d A v i o l e n t s t r u g g l e e n s u e d f o r t h e firearm The offender broke free and struck Officer Convery in the face. Officer Brennan deployed his taser and the officers were able to take the male into custody

Recovered from the male was a fully loaded firearm. Due to their outstanding police work these officers were able t o p r e v e n t a s h o o t i n g a n d t o o k a v i o l e n t o ff e n d e r o ff t h e streets of Philadelphia. Great work officers!

P/O Christopher Hyk #6173

P/O John Schanz #6550

P/O Marc Kusowski #5442

P/O Brendan McCauley #4080

P/O Christopher Rycek #6430

25th District

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25th District

P/O Edward Lane #1796 25th District

Sgt. Brian Waters #441 25th District

Throughout the years 2020 to 2022, the members of the 25th District Tactical Squad (5-A) exhibited exceptional dedication and performance, resulting in an impressive total of 932 arrests Among these, they made 429 Part I Arrests, 391 Part II Arrests, and 112 Narcotics Arrests. A significant portion of these arrests, 338 to be precise, were related to firearm offenses, with an astounding 290 illegal handguns confiscated from the streets of Philadelphia over this threeyear period Remarkably, these officers demonstrated their unwavering commitment to public safety by arresting six in-

d i v i d u a l s f o r h o m i c i d e a n d s e v e r a l o ff e n d e r s i n v o l v e d i n shootings. These arrests often involved high-stakes foot pursuits, where officers displayed remarkable bravery, often confronting individuals with extensive criminal histories who posed a significant threat to law enforcement In the face of t h e s e c h a l l e n g e s , i n c l u d i n g a g l o b a l p a n d e m i c a n d i ncreased crime rates, these officers persevered, consistently exceeding their duties Their remarkable work in arresting 338 individuals for firearms offenses and seizing 290 illegal handguns undoubtedly prevented numerous potential acts o f g u n v i o l e n c e i n P h i l a d e l p h i a T h e i r d e d i c a t i o n a n d courage are truly outstanding.

25TH DISTRICT P/O PAUL SANCHEZ #9808

O n M a r c h 2 5 t h , a r o u n d 1 0 : 4 4 P M , O ff i c e r S a n c h e z r esponded to a radio call reporting gunshots in the vicinity of 10th and Cayuga Streets Upon arrival, he noticed a male standing on the same corner from which the gunshots were reported As Officer Sanchez approached, the male tried to enter the gated yard of a nearby residence but was thwarted by a locked gate. Realizing he couldn't get in, the male fled f r o m t h e s c e n e O ff i c e r S a n c h e z i n i t i a t e d a f o o t p u r s u i t , loudly issuing verbal commands for the male to stop. After a few blocks, he located the male concealed between two parked vehicles. However, as Officer Sanchez closed in, the male made another attempt to evade him. During a brief struggle, Officer Sanchez and responding backup officers s u c c e s s f u l l y t o o k t h e m a l e i n t o c u s t o d y. A s u b s e q u e n t s we e p o f t h e p u r s u i t p a t h l e d t o t h e d i s c o v e r y o f a 9 m m handgun equipped with an extended magazine loaded with 34 rounds. Furthermore, ten fired cartridge casings were found at the original radio call location Tremendous job by Officer Sanchez and the responding officers!

26th Dist

P/O Gregory Welsh #1885

P/O Robert Stott #3304

On November 4th, a concerning situation unfolded as a witness urgently flagged down officers on 3300 N American St, r e p o r t i n g t h e u n s e t t l i n g d i s a p p e a r a n c e o f h e r 2 - y e a r - o l d d a u g h t e r T h e wi t n e s s e x p l a i n e d t h a t , wh i l e a t t e n d i n g t o other family members inside her residence, the child had been taken by an unknown individual Additional witnesses p r o v i d e d c r u c i a l d e t a i l s , i n d i c a t i n g t h a t t h e o ff e n d e r h a d lured the child with candy before swiftly abducting her In response, Lieutenant Sullivan initiated a grid search of the imm e d i a t e a r e a t o l o c a t e t h e m i s s i n g c h i l d . Du r i n g t h i s intensive search, Officers Beyan and Forkay made a critical observation. They spotted an individual walking with a small child in the vicinity of 2nd and Allegheny who matched the descriptions provided by the witnesses The officers acted swiftly, securing the suspect and taking custody of the child. To confirm the identity of the offender, the witness was transported to the scene and positively identified the individual as the one responsible for the abduction. The offender was s u b s e q u e n t l y t r a n s p o r t e d t o S p e c i a l Vi c t i m s , wh i l e t h e y o u n g v i c t i m r e c e i v e d a n e v a l u a t i o n a t S t . Ch r i s t o p h e r ' s Hospital Thanks to the unwavering alertness and quick res p o n s e o f t h e s e o ff i c e r s , a p o t e n t i a l l y g r a v e c r i m e wa s averted, and the offender was apprehended. Incredible job, officers!

On June 5th officers from the 26th district responded to the area of 500 W Lehigh Ave. Officers located a homicide victim with a gunshot wound to the head A crime scene was established, and the investigation began

After the scene was processed, firearm evidence was turned over to FIU at the Office of Forensic Science Officers Welsh and Stott began to investigate the evidence. Through this evidence it was determined by the officers that the defendant may have been involved in a homicide that occurred in Wilmington, Delaware. Once this evidence was gathered and analyzed, contact was made with the Delaware State Police and the officers traveled to their lab a short time later. The evidence was examined at the Delaware State Police lab After hours of microscopic investigation, the officers determined that it was indeed the same weapon used in the homicides

Additionally, Officers Stott and Welsh, along with Philadelphia Homicide, were able to link two additional Philadelphia homicide cases to the same weapon After days of microscope work, Officers Stott and Welsh were positive that all the cases were linked together, and the defendant was arrested and charged with a total of 4 homicide cases. T

played a vital role in the arrest and charging of a violent murderer, not only in Philadelphia but also in Delaware.

Outstanding work!!

25th District Officer Alocious Beyan Officer Manah Forkay

HIGHWAY PATROL

P/O RICHARD WASHINGTON #6802

P/O JAMES BOONE #1525

On January 15th, Officers Washington and Boone were on patrol in the 18th District in response to an increase in violent c r i m e i n t h e a r e a W h i l e n e a r t h e 4 4 0 0 b l o c k o f M a r k e t Street, they received information that the suspect in a violent murder was in the vicinity, operating the victim's vehicle, a black Nissan Rogue A short while later, the officers spotted the vehicle in a nearby parking lot. After confirming the license plate, Officers Washington and Boone attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver disregarded their commands and fled at a high speed. The officers initiated a vehicle pursuit, and after a few moments, the offender crashed into the r e a r o f a n o t h e r v e h i c l e . O ff i c e r s Wa s h i n g t o n a n d B o o n e managed to secure the occupants of the vehicle, who were later transported to homicide after receiving medical attention. Further investigation revealed that the offender had not only murdered the mother of a Philadelphia Police Officer but had also committed a second homicide just days earlier. A fantastic job by Officers Washington and Boone in appreh e n d i n g a d a n g e r o u s s u s p e c t i n v o l v e d i n t h e s e h e i n o u s crimes.

Highway Patrol

P/O Jason Metzger #6041

P/O Stan Galczynski #1983

On October 30th, Highway Patrol Officers Galiczynski and Metzger were on patrol in the area of 3200 Kensington Ave. The officers observed a gray Ford Focus traveling southbound The officers conducted a check of the tag which showed the vehicle was in stolen status. They activated their lights and attempted to stop the vehicle The vehicle attempted to turn on G Street when it struck a parked vehicle. The male driver fled the vehicle while holding his waistband Officer Metzger gave chase on foot when the male pulled a gun from his waistband and pointed it in the direction of Officer Metzger At that moment, Officer Galiczynski was able to tackle the offender from his blind side and take him to the ground. The male still had the firearm in his hand. A struggle ensued and the officers were able to take the male into custody without injury.

The officers’ actions on this day removed a gun from the streets and potentially stopped and further violent crimes. Great job officers!

Officer Marc Moreau 19th District Sergeant Marvin Burton Narcotics Strike Force

On January 18th, Officer Moreau's exceptional courage and swift response to the sound of multiple gunshots near 58th and Baltimore led to a critical apprehension Upon arriving at the scene, Officer Moreau encountered the victim lying on the sidewalk and immediately apprehended the offender, who was attempting to flee. Simultaneously, off-duty Sergeant Burton, who was in the area, witnessed the offender firing multiple gunshots and promptly provided invaluable support to Officer Moreau. Together, they successfully took the armed offender into custody, recovering not only the weapon but also two fully loaded magazines and a holster Although the victim, sadly, succumbed to their injuries, Officer Moreau and Sergeant Burton's immediate and fearless actions exemplify the highest standards of law enforcement and have made our community safer Outstanding job, officers!

Det. Neal Goldstein #8054 Central Detectives

Det. Robert Whittaker #887 Central Detectives

Det. Timothy Gibson #917 Central Detectives

On the evening of August 7th, a newlywed couple arrived a t t h e i r we d d i n g r e c e p t i o n a t F e r g i e ' s P u b o n S a n s o m Street, placing their wedding gift handbag on the gift table, which held a substantial amount of cash, checks, and gift cards When they went to retrieve the handbag at the end of the evening, it had vanished. The manager was able to access surveillance footage from a camera directly above the gift table, revealing a female taking the gift bag as she left the reception with a male companion. The complainants recognized the female offender and promptly contacted the p o l i c e . Du r i n g t h e i n v e s t i g a t i o n , t h e m a l e c o m p a n i o n reached out to arrange a meeting with the complainants, l e a d i n g t h e m t o s e t u p a r e n d e z v o u s a t t h e Ri t t e n h o u s e Hotel in Rittenhouse Square. Detectives Goldstein, Whit-

taker, and Gibson established surveillance across from the hotel and intercepted the male and female when they arrived in a blue Mazda CX5. The officers took them into custody and found the gift bag, which contained the missing cash, checks, and gift cards. Subsequently, the male companion was released without charges, while the female off e n d e r wa s c h a r g e d wi t h F e l o n y T h e f t G o o d j o b t o t h e investigators for swiftly resolving this case!

CENTRAL DETECTIVES

DET. LUIS VELAZQUEZ #8810

DET. TERRENCE SWEENEY #8049

DET. RONALD POLUMBO #8117

DET. STEVEN PARKINSON #8164

DET. GINO ANDRACCHIO #886

DET. JAMES CIFELLI #9230

DET. ROBERT LYONS #840

During October and November, Central Detectives probed a spate of home invasion robberies characterized by recurring suspects and methods These violent incidents involved the menacing display of firearms and knives, along with the victims being bound and compelled to relinquish possessions, including credit cards, cell phones, and car keys The assailants took measures to evade capture, forcing victims to unlock their phones and log out of their accounts Detect i v e s c a r e f u l l y p r o c e s s e d

m e s c e n e s , i n t e r v i e we d wi tnesses, gathered video evidence, and compiled critical data from victims

A crucial lead emerged when an attempt was made to use a v i

. Unauthorized access was reported on a cash app account. Detectives visited the gas station, obtaining video evidence of two males resembling the suspects. They issued search warrants for cash app accounts and identified suspects and

vehicles. Ten days after the initial robbery, detectives-initiated surveillance at 4900 Royal Street, spotting a suspect unlocking and entering a vehicle. The detectives swiftly arrested the suspect for the stolen auto and executed search warrants at his residence and the vehicle, yielding significant evidence, including clothing worn during the robberies, a 9mm Glock, and items belonging to multiple victims The relentless teamwork and diligence led to the neutralization of a significant threat, resulting in charges against the offender. Outstanding work by the detectives.

NARCOTICS STRIKE FORCE

LT LAWRENCE NUBLE #83

SGT DOUGLAS ROBINSON #8610

P/O EDWARD WRIGHT #4059

P/O JAMES WHEELER #3673

P/O BRIAN OUTTERBRIDGE #6357

P/O DIANCA NEWMAN #7426

P/O ANTHONY WOLTMAN #6967

P/O BRIAN CARTER #2166

P/O NELSON VILLALTA #6155

P/O THOMAS HAWN #9634

On August 14th members of the Narcotics Strike Force attempted to serve a search and seizure warrant on the 3700 block of north 15th Street. During the pre-warrant surveillance, Officers observed a narcotics transaction. Moments later, a male exited the warrant location on the block carrying a large duffle-bag and entered another house on the block After the original warrant was served and several prisoners were secured, Strike Force officers attempted to secure the second location for a warrant. Officers on the entry team entered the property and began securing the 1st and 2nd floors. Numerous prisoners were secured on the 2nd floor

While officers made their way to the rear of the house on the 1st floor, they were met by a heavy barrage of automatic g u n f i r e wi t h o n e o ff i c e r b e i n g s h o t . W h i l e o ff i c e r s we r e trapped in the house, officers returned fire Numerous officers were shot during this fierce gun battle. These officers were pulled to safety by their fellow brothers and sisters O ff i c e r s t o o k u p p o s i t i o n s o n t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e p r o p e r t y while taking cover. Two officers were still trapped on the 2nd floor and pinned down by gunfire from the offender

An hour long standoff ensued with the offender all while the officers were still trapped inside Fortunately, the officers were able to be extracted by Swat personnel Outstanding job by all those involved!

DET. DANIEL BLOUNT #637 SVU

DET. BRIAN MEISSLER #734 SVU

DET. MAUREEN BERNER #9224 SVU

DET. JOSEPH JENKINS #8075 SVU

DET. DEBORAH GORE #9068 SVU

Between December 2021 and April 2022, a serial sexual offender committed a series of horrifying sexual assaults, including a rape, across the city Tragically, two of the victims we r e j u v e n i l e s u n d e r t h e a g e o f t e n , a n d a n o t h e r wa s a Philadelphia Probation Officer. These disturbing acts profoundly impacted the lives of the victims However, the dedicated investigators assigned to the cases worked tirelessly to identify and build a case against the offender, resulting in charges filed in each instance. Their relentless efforts culminated in September 2023 when the offender was sentenced to a substantial prison term, ensuring that he will be behind bars for several years and thus preventing any future victimization This outcome is a testament to their excellent work and unwavering commitment to justice.

EXTERNAL SERVICES

SGT. THOMAS KOLENKIEWICZ PO AGNES TORRES

On Friday, July 21st while assigned to a protection detail around 5oo Bainbridge St Sgt Kolenkiewicz and Officer Torres heard a person screaming and a dog frantically barking. They began walking down the block toward where they thought the sounds were coming from when they saw two males scrapping, engaged in a violent fight with a dog entangled in the brawl

The Officers began running toward the male As they got closer, they could see a man with a dog on a leash backing up and bleeding heavily from his head. The other man was aggressively advancing toward screaming and yelling while wielding a knife.

The Officers took a tactical position, radioed for backup, and began ordering the man to drop the knife. The man was in a rage and focused on the victim, disregarding commands to stop and drop the knife The officers issued a final comm a n d f o r h i m t o s t o p a n d d r o p t h e k n i f e . T h e m a n t h e n looked in the direction of the officers and with hesitation, he dropped the knife.

The officers immediately secured the male and began rendering first aid to the stabbing victim The weapon was recovered, the victim received treatment and the defendant was charged with aggravated assault and related offenses Great Job!

DC JOHN STANFORD

CAPTAIN AUSTIN FRASER -SWAT

LT. LISA PITTAULIS-24TH

LT. DEMETRIOS PITTAOULIS-14TH

SGT. SEAN DEVLIN-24TH

SGT. MARC MONACHELLO-14TH

SGT. JOHN VOLZ-DAO

PO THOMAS LACORTE-14TH

PO JENNIFER SKROCKI-14TH

PO EDWIN RODRIGUEZ-14TH

PO RAHEEM WILLIAMS-14TH

PO JONATHAN ALVAREZ-14TH

PO FRANK BONNET-DAO

PO JOHN DIAMOND-14TH

DET. GILBERT BROOK-DAO

DET. PETER DALY-DAO

DET. GARY FRANCIS-DAO

DET. JOSEPH SLOBODRIAN-DAO

DET. ROBERT STANSFIELD-DAO

PO JAMES ALLEN-DAO

PO DIANE GONZALEZ-DAO

PO FREDDIE KILLIAN-24TH

PO ELIAS ROSA-25TH

PO JOHN HEDSON-2ND

PO JOSEPH FALLON-ABINGTON PD

In June officers from the 14th District identified the Anderson Drug Trafficking Organization operating within the confines of the 14th District So, they took this information to Captain Fraser who enlisted the help of the DA’s Dangerous Drug Offender Unit

For months the Officers and Detectives conducted a joint i n v e s t i g a t i o n wh i c h e n a b l e d t h e m t o i d e n t i f y s e v e r a l k e y p l a y e r s a s t a r g e t s o f t h e i n v e s t i g a t i o n A s a r e s u l t o f a n

eight-month long investigation, on April 20th lead by Captain Fraser, a joint task force consisting of 14th Dist VCRT, PPD SWAT, NJSP SWAT, DEA, and DDOU, was ready to execute twenty-four search warrants and conduct numerous street sweeps throughout the city of Philadelphia and one location in New Jersey

While survailing from an undisclosed location, waiting for the targeted suspect to deliver a large amount of narcotics t o t h e s t a s h v e h i c l e , t h e O ff i c e r s o b s e r v e d t h r e e m a l e s armed with guns exit a parked vehicle and rob their targeted suspect taking the narcotics and his personal vehicle The robbery suspects fled the location in both vehicles. The officers had relayed the information via police radio allowing the National Guard helicopter to follow the perpetrators

The Officers in the helicopter observed the robbery suspects ditch the car they stole and resume fleeing with all three of them in one vehicle. The helicopter followed the robbery suspects all throughout Philadelphia until they crashed their vehicle in the 24th District and fled from the vehicle with an officer hot on their trail.

All three suspects ran, and after a legnthy foot pursuit they all ended up running into a factory where they were all app r e h e n d e d i n d i ff e r e n t a r e a s t h r o u g h o u t t h e f a c t o r y b y Deputy Commisioner Stanford, Lt Lisa Pittaoulis, Officer ’s Killian, Rosa, and Hedson.

All three robbery suspects were members of a rival gang, the “Haines Street Hustlers”and were positively ID’ed. While all that excitement was going on…. back at the ranch…. The rest of the task force successfully executed the remaining warrants, arresting 20 members of the Anderson Drug Trafficking Organization 750,000 USC, 17 firearms, 3,000 lbs of marijuana, over 1 kilo of cocaine, 14 vehicles, several homes and jewelry were also confiscated. The was an excellent collaborative effort by all involved!

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HELP

by Lou Campione

We have tremendous resources to help us and our families cope in our vocation as peace keepers. These resources help us and our families spiritually, physical, and psychologically. These resources include 600 clergy from all faiths, 1,100 psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers. We have physicians, nurses, physical trainers, dietitians, support groups, and comprehensive health screenings to address our needs. The following is a summary of the help that is available, for more information on these programs contact Lou Campione at 215-823-9828.

Bereavement- We assist families on the loss of one of our F O P members, contact Lou Campione at 215-823-9828 or Andrea Mruk at 215-629-3612 Louis campione@phila gov or andre@fop5 org

Bottles and Badges AA Support Group meetings are every Wednesday at 7:00 P M at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 5, 11630 Caroline Road Philadelphia, Pa 19154 Rob Lutz at 215-2398015

External E.A.P. External Employee Assistance is provided by Penn Behavioral Health. They are a part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, combined with our Law Enforcement Health Benefits counseling network which is facilitated by Charlie Baker 267-350-5405, we have available 1,100 Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counselors, and Social Workers @ 1-888-321-4433

First Responder Addiction Treatment (F.R.A.T.) program- Livengrin Foundation has been treating Philadelphia Police Officers since 1966. This program was designed and is run by one of our own Lodge 5 members The staff of F R A T program are retired law enforcement who are counselors They can help with all addiction and mental health concerns Both inpatient and outpatient needs are address with this program Contact Livengrin at 215-638-5200 or Rob Lutz at 215-239-8015

Gambling Treatment- Gambling addiction effects every facet of life. Compulsive gambling is an addiction which can be successfully treated, if you have the right help Julian Katz is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is a member of C P Mirarchi Counseling Services He can be reached at 856-904-7030 email Juliankatzpc@gmail com He has offices at 1526 Wolf St Phila Pa Pa 19145

Internal Employee Assistance Peer Officers 1341 North Delaware Ave room 407- 215-685-9940

L.E.H.B. Nutrition series- registered dietitians provide health and nutrition training 215-763-8290.

L.E.H.B. HEALTH Transformation Program is designed to help us lose fat, develop muscle, and reduce stress Contact our trainer Damien Young at d young@warriorworkoutcamps com The L E H B fitness center, 9432 Roosevelt Blvd is open Mon thru Thurs 5:00 A M -10:00 P M Sat 8:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. . . .

Police Clergy Program-Fr Jim MacNew O S F S serves as our Spiritual Director he can be reached at 215-629-3622 In addition to Fr Jim MacNew we have the wealth of 600 members of the Police Clergy Program, who represent every denomination and are willing to help with any spiritual concerns

Psychologist Dr. Paul Dikun is available on Fridays from 6:00 A.M. at L.E.H.B. 2233 Spring Garden St Phila Pa 19130 contact Helen Miller at 215-763-8290 for an appointment

Shooter Support Group open to anyone who has been involved in a shooting contact Yvette Clark at 215-669-1321 and Jonathan Josey at 267-235-1539.

Smoking Cessation Program L.E.H.B. and the Department of Health provide resources 215-7638290

Auxiliary President’s Message...

by Donna Giulian, Lodge 5 Auxiliary, President

"Never Let Them Walk Alone"

On behalf of our Executive Board and members, I would like to say “Happy New Year” to all Philadelphia Officers and their families We are looking forward to another year of being able to assist in any way possible, as we have in the past.

Change happens in our lives and recently within the FOP. I was honored to present a plaque to John Mc Nesby from the Auxiliary for all his hard work and dedication over the past 17 years John helped us when we asked and for that we are grateful. President Roosevelt Poplar welcomed me to sit down with him and talk about the Auxiliary and what the FOP would like to see from us and in turn what we will need I am looking forward to working with President Poplar and his team just as hard as in the past, continuing a lasting friendship.

During the winter months things tend to slow down, but not with the Auxiliary Our members are excited to start planning for our annual Cookie for Cops Day. This year the event will take place on Saturday, April 13TH, 2024, just a few weeks later than in years past, but we are trying our luck for better weather and no conflicting holiday activities

As we have been, we will be appealing for sponsors interested in funding one of the 300 trays that will be delivered to every Police District, Special Unit, Divisions and Head Quarters. A minimal donation of $25 00 sponsors a tray and of course we will be happy to accept more or less as we are very grateful for all donations. The donated funds help the Auxiliary purchase enough cookies to fill all of our trays. Since Covid-19 times we have been contacting local bakeries asking for donations of their baked goods and we explain in detail what is done with the cookies. In past years, we have been very fortunate to have approximately 15 bakeries respond, excited to participate, with some sending as many as 50 pounds and dozens of varieties With the donations received from our supporters, the Auxiliary will then match the bakery’s donation with a purchase of the same amount. We feel very good about this program because we are asking for help and at the same time supporting local businesses. We share the names of all donors and bak-

eries in each tray, to let our officers know how many do care. We are also very grateful to our friends from Traffic and the Three Six Nine LE motorcycle club, who escort us to the district selected to receive a special delivery on Saturday, April 13TH, 2024. Look for us traveling the highways making our favorite deliveries of the year!

Unfortunately, in today’s society there are way too many times that our Police Officers are being shot at during a call for help. There are many who are hurt requiring long term care and unfortunately, we have lost another Officer in 2023. The FOP and the Survivor Fund are always helping these officers and their families in times of need Our members can be found at most if not all of these events helping to make it a successful function, giving the families a hope for a brighter 2024. We enjoy these functions and our members are eager to help We get to mingle with others, we may not have the opportunity to meet new police families, as well as it being a great way to spread our good works and what we do for the police and their families

This year the Auxiliary is working on some guest speakers for our general membership meetings. Our doors are always open to new members, who can be family members of Philadelphia Police Officers or just friends who want to help and be part of a group that supports the police. Even some retired police officers are within our membership, so if you are a retired officer and would like to join the Auxiliary, we would love to have you join us. Our annual membership fee is very reasonable at $20.00. If you have any interest, contact me and I will be very happy to discuss with anyone who is interested in joining. donnagiulian@comcast.net or 215-820-0865. Upcoming meeting dates are Thursday, March 14th at 7:00pm and Tuesday, May 21st at 7:00pm at the FOP.

Thank you,

Donna Giulian, President

“Blessed are the Peace Makers for they shall inherit the earth.”

Peace Officer’s Memorial

Submitted by: Lodge #5 Chaplain

9/20/2023 STEWART ROBERT PHILADELPHIA PA 9/23/2023 SMYTH STEPHEN N WALES PA 9/23/2023 OCzKI MARTIN QUAKERTOWN PA 9/23/2023 HUGHES EDWARD CAPE MAY COURT NJ 9/26/2023 DOUGHERTY DANIEL PHILADELPHIA PA 9/28/2023 SETTLE CHARLES LADY LAKE FL 9/29/2023 BYRD WILLIAM BROOMALL PA 9/29/2023 LAWRENCE BENES PHILADELPHIA PA 10/4/2023 MCGINNIS VAL PHILADELPHIA PA 10/4/2023 CHANDLER JOHN HOLLAND PA 10/5/2023 WOOD-RINGGOLD THELMA PHILADELPHIA PA 10/5/2023 BRIGNOLA JOSEPH PHILADELPHIA PA 10/8/2023 CARLIN WILLIAM ORELAND PA 10/9/2023 HARTzELL BRIAN WARRINGTON PA 10/11/2023 MCLAUGHLIN SHAWN PHILADELPHIA PA 10/11/2023 BETSON MICHAEL QUAKERTOWN PA

10/11/2023 MCNALLY EDWARD TUCKERTON NJ 10/11/2023 CARTER JAMES ST STEPHEN SC 10/12/2023 MENDEz RICHARD PHILADELPHIA PA 10/12/2023 WILKEY RUSSELL BENSALEM

10/13/2023 GRIFFIN FRANCIS NORTH WALES

10/14/2023 MCDONNELL JOHN PHILADELPHIA

10/16/2023 PAWLOWSKI SHARON PHILADELPHIA

10/17/2023 LACEY MICHAEL PHILADELPHIA

10/19/2023 SWEENEY JOSEPH SEA ISLE CITY 10/20/2023 WARING JOSEPH EGG HARBOR TO 10/21/2023 MCLAUGHLIN JOHN ATCO

10/22/2023 PIERCE VERNON PHILADELPHIA 10/22/2023 BARCLIFF BORIS WYNCOTE

10/24/2023 zAIKO EDWARD HUNTINGDON VL 10/25/2023 SCHIMMEL MATTHEW PHILADELPHIA

10/29/2023 DOLT GEORGE HARLEYSVILLE 10/31/2023 CRESCI JOHN PHILADELPHIA 11/1/2023 HURST ROBERT LAFAYETTE HILL

FUREY JAMES BECHTELSVILLE

LEVAN WILBERT PHILADELPHIA

FREY RAYMOND DOYLESTOWN

LETO NICK PHILADELPHIA

MCDONNELL RONALD LAKE WALES 11/13/2023 BURGOON EDWARD PHILADELPHIA 11/14/2023 HAUCK GREGORY BLUE BELL 11/14/2023 MAURIzIO JR RUDOLPH PHILADELPHIA 11/15/2023 CRAWFORD DARRYL PHILADELPHIA 11/15/2023 POWELL KEVIN PHILADELPHIA 11/15/2023 SAUNDERS GERALD WYNNEWOOD 11/17/2023 SENICK CHARLES LONG NECK 11/18/2023 BRANCH CARL PHILADELPHIA 11/18/2023 GRABANIA ANDREW MULLICA HILL 116

“Blessed are the Peace Makers for they shall inherit the earth.”

Peace Officer’s Memorial

Obituaries

By: Lou Campione

The FOP, Lodge Five, dedicates this section of every issue of the “Peace Officer” to honor the brave men and women who have dedicated a good portion of their lives to the vigilant watch protecting the lambs from the lions. Once in a while someone sends a poem or writing that they feel is an appropriate expression of gratitude to our fraternal brothers and sisters who have passed away. Sometimes it is the work of the person who sends it or something they have read that moves even the hardest of souls We encourage and welcome these submissions To make it easy, please use the page following the obituaries to help us honor our brothers and sisters Thank You!

RETIRED P/O JOHN CHARLES

CRESCI JR. #1813 APPT APRIL

26TH 1965 CLASS 169, ASSIGNED 7TH, RETIRED NOVEMBER 17TH 1987 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY AND AS CHIEF PHILADELPHIA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SENIOR INVESTIGATOR P/O JOHN CRESCI JR. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 31ST 2023 AT AGE 84

RETIRED SGT. RONALD MCDONNELL #412 APPT. AUGUST AUGUST 10TH 1972 CLASS 227, ASSIGNED 24TH, CANINE, RANGE, JUVENILE AID S.C.U., 25TH, REPORTS CONTROL, RETIRED AUGUST 5TH 2005 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER 19711973 THEN 20 YEARS AS A RESERVIST. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 11TH 2023 AT AGE 73

P/O DARRYL CRAWFORD #7332 APPT. MARCH 26TH 1990, CLASS 297 ASSIGNED 26TH, NARCOTICS BUREAU, MAJOR CRIMES. BROTHER OF P/O DWAYNE CRAWFORD# 4918 ASSIGNED TO THE AIRPORT. P/O DARRYL CRAWFORD PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 15TH 2023 AT AGE 59.

RETIRED SGT. ROBERT MURPHY #259 APPT. SEPTEMBER 2ND 1969 CLASS 199 ASSIGNED 23RD, MAYORS DETAIL, NORTH WEST DETECTIVE, RADIO, POLICE ACADEMY, AUDIO VISUAL, DETENTION UNIT, CRIMINAL RECORDS, HIGHWAY PATROL , TRAFFIC, RETIRED JANUARY 25TH 1993 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY SON OF RETIRED DECEASED LT. RAYMOND MURPHY, LAST ASSIGNED S.C.G., BROTHER OF RETIRED DECEASED P/O TIM MURPHY #2229 LAST ASSIGNED JUVENILE AID, AND RETIRED DETECTIVE FRAN MURPHY #987 LAST ASSIGNED MAJOR CRIME. SGT. ROBERT MURPHY PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 23RD 2023 AT AGE 75.

RETIRED P/O RICHARD HILL #4780

APPT JANUARY 26TH 1970 CLASS 203, ASSIGNED 23RD, 1ST, 3RD. RETIRED SEPTEMBER 30TH 1998. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 4TH 2023 AT AGE 84

RETIRED P/O FRANK C. DOUGLAS

JR. #3184. APPT APRIL 26TH 1965 CLASS 169. ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 3RD, AIRPORT UNIT ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1962-1968. FATHER OF P/O ADAM DOUGLAS #2262 ASSIGNED CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE AND T.S.A. AGENT JEFFREY DOUGLAS HOMELAND SECURITY, SONIN-LAW OF RETIRED (DEC ) P/O JAMES LANG #4197 OLD #189 LAST ASSIGNED 9TH, BROTHER-IN-LAW OF RETIRED P/O JOHN DELAURENTIS #3258 LAST ASSIGNED P A L P/O

FRANK C DOUGLAS JR PASSED

AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 7TH 2023 AT AGE 84

RETIRED P/O JOEL GOODWIN #3060

APPT JUNE 1ST 1970 CLASS 209 ASSIGNED 16TH, 18TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, 35TH, TRAFFIC CRT , RETIRED MAY 1ST 1997. HUSBAND OF RETIRED P/O GINA A. GOODWIN #2545

RETIRED DECEMBER 1ST 1996 LAST ASSIGNED TRAFFIC CRT. . RETIRED P/O JOEL GOODWIN PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 9TH 2023 AT AGE 72.

RETIRED CPL. JOHN MCHUGH #8045

APPT. JULY 20TH 1981 CLASS 254, ASSIGNED 17TH, 1ST, NARCOTICS STRIKE FORCE. RETIRED NOVEMBER 30TH 2003. PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 28TH 2023 AT AGE 69

BROTHER -IN-LAW OF RETIRED SGT RON COZZALIO #8865 LAST ASSIGNED AIRPORT, SON-IN-LAW OF OF SGT. SCOTT HUDECKI #580 ASSIGNED REAL TIME CRIME CENTER.

RETIRED SGT. FRANCIS PUGH #595

APPT. AUGUST 12TH 1963 CLASS 163, ASSIGNED S I S , 14TH, 35TH, 39TH, 25TH, RETIRED JULY 16TH, 1984 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 6TH 2023 AT AGE 87.

RETIRED P/O EDWARD

HAGENKOTTER SR. #2508

APPT FEBRUARY 10TH 1964 CLASS 165 ASSIGNED 3RD, 18TH, 25TH, RETIRED APRIL 29TH 1992 PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 12TH 2023 AT AGE 80

RETIRED P/O FREDERICK

DOUGLAS SR. APPT FEB 4TH 1957 FAIRMOUNT PARK POLICE, THEN PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT JUNE 1ST 1972 ASSIGNED 90TH, RETIRED MARCH 21ST 1987. PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 7TH 2023 AT AGE 90.

RETIRED DETECTIVE MICHAEL GIVENS #608 APPT. APRIL 10TH 1972 CLASS 226, ASSIGNED 24TH, FOOT TRAFFIC, 9TH, SERV. SUPT., NORTH CENTRAL DETECTIVE DIVISION, RETIRED MARCH 8TH 1995 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS VIETNAM 1968-1970 PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 14TH 2023 AT AGE 73.

RETIRED P/O NICHOLAS KNOWLES

#2416 APPT. SEPTEMBER 14 1970 CLASS 212, ASSIGNED 25TH, FOOT TRAFFIC, 6TH, RETIRED OCTOBER 11TH 1992. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 27 2023 AT AGE 79.

RETIRED P/O MARIO ROSSI #768

THEN #4838 APPT. SEPTEMBER 21ST 1953 CLASS 110, ASSIGNED HIGHWAY PATROL, MOTOR HARBOR, R ETIRED AUGUST 27TH 1980. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY WWII PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 14TH 2023 AT AGE 97

RETIRED CPL. GREGORY C. MATULEWICZ #8030 APPT MARCH

23RD 1981 CLASS 251, ASSIGNED 22ND, 24TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, RADIO, SANITATION, SEX CRIMES UNIT, NARCOTICS FIELD UNIT, RETIRED JULY 27TH 2012 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 17TH 2023 AT AGE 67.

RETIRED P/O ROBERT SINES #9849

APPT. NOVEMBER 8TH 1971 CLASS 224, ASSIGNED 2ND, 5TH, DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE, RETIRED JUNE 15TH 1992. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM SON-IN-LAW OF RETIRED P/O GERALD F. SUTLIFF #5846 LAST ASSIGNED 7TH P/O ROBERT SINES PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 18TH 2023 AT AGE 77.

RETIRED DETECTIVE EDWARD T. HUGHES #642 APPT SEPTEMBER 5TH 1961 CLASS 154, ASSIGNED 19TH, CENTRAL DETECTIVE DIVISION, HOMICIDE, RETIRED DECEMBER 20TH 1990. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, PHILADELPHIA HOUSING POLICE , PA STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE. PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 23RD

2023 AT AGE 80

P/O ERIC TOMKO #3639 APPT. NOVEMBER 17TH 2008 CLASS 355, ASSIGNED S/I, 3RD SOUTH ST., 15TH, 22ND, 6TH. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, AND UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, SERVED IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 16TH 2023 AT AGE 47.

RETIRED DETECTIVE MARTIN

OCZKI #9216 APPT. AUGUST 10TH 1970 CLASS 211 ASSIGNED 2ND, CAMERA CONTROL, MOBILE CRIME, NORTH WEST DETECTIVE DIVISION, RETIRED MAY 4TH 1993 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1966-1970 PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 23RD 2023 AT AGE 75.

RETIRED LT. STEPHEN SMYTH #401 APPT APRIL 18TH 1977 CLASS 240, ASSIGNED 23RD, 8TH, 5TH, POLICE ACADEMY, CAREER SERVICES. RETIRED SEPTEMBER 13TH 2004 FATHER OF RETIRED P/O MATTHEW SMYTH #3442 LAST ASSIGNED 22ND LT STEPHEN SMYTH PASSED AWAY ON SETEMBER 23RD 2023 AT AGE 69

RETIRED P/O ROBERT C. STEWART #6986 APPT DECEMBER 6TH 1965 CLASS 175 ASSIGNED 22ND, 18TH. RETIRED AUGUST 2ND 1988 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1952-1954. PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 20TH 2023 AT AGE 91

RETIRED P/O CHARLES "SONNY" SETTLE #7491 APPT. NOVEMBER 15TH 1966 CLASS 181, ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 2ND, FOOT TRAFFIC, SANITATION. RETIRED SEPTEMBER 30TH 2003 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. UNCLE OF P/O

CHRISTOPHER EGAN #7491 ASSIGNED 19TH. P/O CHARLES "SONNY" SETTLE PASSED AWAY SEPTEMBER 28TH 2023.

RETIRED P/O DANIEL DOUGHERTY #3711 APPT. MAY 19TH 1958 CLASS 140 ASSIGNED 24TH, SANITATION

RETIRED AUGUST 19TH 1988. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1954-1957 FATHER OF SGT FRANCIS DOUGHERTY #8681 ASSIGNED

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES P/O DANIEL DOUGHERTY PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 26TH 2023 AT AGE 88

RETIRED P/O BENES R. LAWRENCE JR. #2960 APPT. APRIL 29TH 1965

CLASS 169, ASSIGNED 6TH, FOOT TRAFFIC, CIVIL AFFAIRS, DIGNITARY PROTECTION. RETIRED SEPTEMBER 13TH 1988 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 19601963. PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 29TH 2023 AT AGE 82

RETIRED P/O VAL MCGINNIS #339 THEN #5059 APPT. FAIRMOUNT PARK POLICE MARCH 20TH 1967, THEN PHILADELPHIA POLICE JUNE 30TH 1973. ASSIGNED 90TH CANINE, 3RD CANINE, COMMUNITY RELATIONS, 24TH RETIRED NOVEMBER 30 1995. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 4TH 2023 AT AGE 77

RETIRED LT. JOHN "JACK" CHANDLER #190, APPT SEPT 5 1961

CLASS 154 ASSIGNED 24TH, 26TH, NORTH CENTRAL DETECTIVE DIV , 35TH, 22ND, DETECTIVE HQ., COMMAND INSPECTION BUREAU, 35TH NORTH POLICE DIVISION, 39TH, RETIRED DECEMBER 5TH 1983. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY 1945-1947, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 4TH 2023 AT AGE 94.

RETIRED DETECTIVE JOSEPH A. BRIGNOLA #895 APPT. JANUARY 28

1965 CLASS 168, ASSIGNED 12TH, 18TH, WEST DETECTIVE DIVISION, HOMICIDE, CENTRAL DETECTIVE DIVISION, RETIRED DECEMBER 17 1989, GRANDFATHER OF P/O PAUL BUZZONE #2216 ASSIGNED 24TH, UNCLE OF P/O ANNMARIE HEFFRON #4609 ASSIGNED 39TH, DETECTIVE JOSEPH A BRIGNOLA PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 5TH 2023 AT AGE 79

RETIRED CPL. THELMA WOOD

RINGGOLD #8123 APPT JULY 28

1986 CLASS 269 ASSIGNED 39TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, 14TH, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, N.I.I.U., RETIRED SEPTEMBER 29 2006. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 5TH 2023 AT AGE 71.

RETIRED P/O WILLIAM E. CARLIN #1356

APPT. AUGUST 22ND 1960 CLASS 149 ASSIGNED 39TH, 35TH, FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION UNIT, RETIRED MAY 19TH 1992, BROTHER OF RETIRED (DECEASED) CAPTAIN JOSEPH CARLIN #5 LAST ASSIGNED ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, BROTHER-IN-LAW OF RETIRED (DECEASED) P/O JOHN BRUNO #4193 LAST ASSIGNED 1ST, AND RETIRED (DECEASED) P/O JAMES R HOELSWORTH #3339 LAST ASSIGNED HIGHWAY PATROL, SON-IN-LAW RETIRED (DECEASED) P/O MICHAEL O'BRIEN #9401 LAST ASSIGNED SPECIAL VICTIMS , UNCLE OF SGT MATT LOWE#264 ASSIGNED 2ND, P/O WILLIAM CARLIN PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 8TH 2023 AT AGE 89

P/O SHAWN MCLAUGHLIN #3895

ASSIGNED TO CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT, SON OF (DECEASED)

LT. ANTHONY MCLAUGHLIN #262

LAST ASSIGNED TO CIVIL AFFAIRS, BROTHER OF P/O BRENDAN

MCLAUGHLIN #5342, CENTRAL POLICE DIVISION, P/O SHAWN

MCLAUGHLIN PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 11TH 2023 AT AGE 53

RETIRED P/O EDWARD MCNALLY

#9629 APPT MARCH 29 1971

CLASS 219 ASSIGNED 12TH, RETIRED APRIL 20TH 1980, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1969-1971 VIETNAM. FATHER OF RETIRED P/O EDWARD MCNALLY #1672 LITTLE EGG HARBOR POLICE

DEPT , AND CORRECTION OFFICER

SEAN MCNALLY #413 OCEAN COUNTY, P/O EDWARD MCNALLY #9629 PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 11TH 2023 AT AGE 72.

RETIRED DEPUTY SHERIFF

RICHARD CRAGER

APPT PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT

AUGUST 12 1963 CLASS 163 BADGE # 5991 THEN DEPUTY SHERIFF, RETIRED OCTOBER 11TH 1991, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, UNCLE OF DETECTIVE HOPE HOOVER #9215 ASSIGNED EAST DETECTIVE DIVISION, DEPUTY SHERIFF RICHARD CRAGER PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 5TH 2023 AT AGE 84

CAPTAIN BRIAN HARTZELL #9

APPT MARCH 24 2008 CLASS 353 ASSIGNED TO THE 17TH, INTERNAL AFFAIRS BUREAU, 3RD, COMMAND INSPECTION BUREAU, 6TH. HUSBAND OF DET. DIANE NELSON #626 ASSIGNED SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, AND BROTHER-IN-LAW OF P/O FRANCIS NELSON #1356 ASSIGNED

15TH CAPTAIN BRIAN HARTZELL PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 9TH 2023 AT AGE 40

RETIRED P/O FRANCIS GRIFFIN #7006 APPT FEBRUARY 7TH 1966 CLASS 177 ASSIGNED 22ND, RADIO, DETENTION UNIT, RETIRED JULY 13TH 1990. FATHER OF RETIRED DETECTIVE JIM GRIFFIN #867 LAST ASSIGNED HOMICIDE AND FORMER P/O SEAN GRIFFIN #7006 LAST SSIGNED TO 22ND RETIRED P/O FRANCIS GRIFFIN PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 13TH 2023 AT AGE 91.

RETIRED P/O JAMES C. CARTER #2858 APPT OCTOBER 20TH 1962 CLASS 159 ASSIGNED 26TH, RETIRED JULY 6TH 1987, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1958-1960, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 11TH 2023 AT AGE 83

RETIRED P/O JOHN "JAY" MCDONNELL #4700 APPT MAY 19TH 1958 CLASS 140, ASSIGNED 23RD, FOOT TRAFFIC, HIGHWAY PATROL, RETIRED AUGUST 28TH 1995, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY KOREAN WAR, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 14TH 2023 AT AGE 91.

RETIRED CPL. RUSSELL WILKEY #8101 APPT. MARCH 7TH 1966

CLASS 178, ASSIGNED 25TH, 3RD, 4TH, C.I.S., 23RD RADIO, STAKEOUT, RETIRED JULY 8TH 1988 PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 12TH 2023 AT AGE 82.

RETIRED P/O MICHAEL C. BETSON #1342 APPT. MAY 8TH 1980 CLASS 247 ASSIGNED 18TH, 25TH, RETIRED MAY 8TH 1997, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY 1968-1970 IN VIETNAM. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 11TH 2023 AT AGE 73

RETIRED P/O SHARON PAWLOWSKI

#9341 APPT. JUNE 23 1997 CLASS

321 ASSIGNED 19TH, 15TH, RETIRED OCTOBER 20TH 2021.

COUSIN OF P/O CARLOS HERNANDEZ #9628 ASSIGNED GRAPHIC ARTS. P/O SHARON PAWLOWSKI #9341 PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 16TH 2023 AT AGE 68.

RETIRED DETECTIVE MICHAEL

LACEY #852 APPT FEBRUARY 7TH 1966 CLASS 177, ASSIGNED 7TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, CENTRAL DETECTIVE DIVISION, RETIRED JULY 8TH 1990, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 19601962. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 17TH 2023 AT AGE 81.

RETIRED P/O JOHN A. TOTH #5630

APPT. OCTOBER 2ND 1972 CLASS

228, ASSIGNED 9TH, TRANSIT, 19TH, RESEARCH AND PLANNING, RETIRED MARCH 6TH 1989. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY BROTHER OF RETIRED P/O RICHARD TOTH #1226 LAST ASSIGNED 35TH P/O JOHN A TOTH #5610 PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 19TH 2023 AT AGE 79

RETIRED LT. JOSEPH SWEENEY 235

APPT. FEBRUARY 14TH 1977 CLASS 239 ASSIGNED 15TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, 24TH, 25TH, 12TH, ETENTION UNIT, INTERNAL AFFAIRS BUREAU, RETIRED FEBRUARY 16TH 2001, BROTHER-IN-LAW OF RETIRED P/O JOSEPH C. SLAVIN #6251

LAST ASSIGNED 8TH LT JOSEPH SWEENEY PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 19TH 2021 AT AGE 70

RETIRED P/O JOSEPH BERNARD

WARING JR. #4864 APPT. JUNE 1ST 1970 CLASS 209, ASSIGNED 9TH, RETIRED JULY 5TH 1989. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY SERVING IN VIETNAM, BROTHERIN-LAW OF RETIRED P/O DANIEL W. SALTARELLI #7245 LAST ASSIGNED HIGHWAY PATROL. P/O JOSEPH WARING JR. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 20TH 2023 AT AGE 76

RETIRED SGT. DANIEL MCCORMICK JR. #424 APPT. DEC. 7 1970 CLASS 215, ASSIGNED 22ND, 1ST, ANTI CRIME TEAM, EAST DETECTIVE DIV., 6TH, DETECTIVE HQ., FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE 5, 17TH, 35TH, RETIRED NOVEMBER 6TH 1996. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 12 2023 AT AGE 72

P/O RICHARD C. MENDEZ #5041

APPT. OCTOBER 15 2001 CLASS 335, ASSIGNED 25TH, REAL TIME CRIME, AIRPORT KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY ON OCTOBER 12TH 2023 AT AGE 50

RETIRED P/O VERNON PIERCE #7062 APPT FEBRUARY 1ST 1966 CLASS 177, ASSIGNED SP DETAIL, 26TH, NARCOTICS, 14TH, RETIRED FEBRUARY 1ST 1981 ALSO SERVED US AIR FORCE, BROTHERIN-LAW OF P/O KENNETH OGLESBY #5961 ASSIGNED NARCOTICS FIELD UNIT P/O VERNON PIERCE PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 22ND 2023 AT AGE 80.

RETIRED P/O BORIS BARCLIFF #1166 APPT. SEPT. 14 1970 CLASS 212, ASSIGNED 26TH, RETIRED NOVEMBER 27TH 1987, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 19611965. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 22ND AT AGE 80.

RETIRED SGT. JOHN MCLAUGHLIN

#417 CLASS 137 APPT. SEPTEMBER

16TH, 1957, ASSIGNED 26TH, WEST DETECTIVE , EAST DETECTIVE, 22ND, NORTH DETECTIVE , NORTH EAST DETECTIVE, 12TH, RETIRED JULY 9TH 1980, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

SERVING KOREAN WAR PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 21ST 2023 AT AGE 89

RETIRED P/O MATTHEW SCHIMMEL

#3810 APPT. OCTOBER 4th 1954 CLASS 119, ASSIGNED 35TH, RADIO, P.A.B. SECURITY, DETENTION UNIT, RETIRED MARCH 8TH 1982, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE KOREAN WAR. FATHER OF RETIRED P/O SUSAN MORTON #6050 LAST ASSIGNED RESEARCH AND PLANNING, BROTHER OF DECEASED P/O JOSEPH SCHIMMEL #5529 LAST ASSIGNED 15TH P/O MATTHEW SCHIMMEL PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 25TH 2023 AT AGE 92.

RETIRED P/O DONALD ALTERMEN

#1220 THEN #1311 APPT. NOVEMBER 28TH 1960 CLASS 152, ASSIGNED 17TH, 35TH, 90TH, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 20TH 1985. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 13TH 2023 AT AGE 85.

RETIRED SGT. GEORGE DOLT

#8578 APPT. NOVEMBER 28TH 1960 CLASS 152, ASSIGNED 26TH, 7TH, REPORTS CONTROL, 24TH, RETIRED MAY 28TH 1992. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 29TH 2023 AT AGE 83.

RETIRED SGT. ROBERT HURST #297 ALSO SERVED AS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #5 PHILADELPHIA PRESIDENT 19821988. APPOINTED NOVEMBER 15TH 1966 CLASS 181, ASSIGNED 5TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, STAKEOUT, CENTRAL DETECTIVE, 17TH

RETIRED FEBRUARY 2ND 1987 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 1ST 2023 AT AGE 85.

RETIRED P/O JAMES

FRANCIS FUREY #4935 APPT MARCH 6TH 1978

CLASS 246, ASSIGNED TRANSIT, 3RD, RETIRED JUNE 29TH 1992 PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 2ND 2023 AT AGE 76

RETIRED P/O LEROY PATTERSON

SR. #6801 APPT. NOVEMBER 9TH 1967 CLASS 174, ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 17TH, NARCOTICS, 92ND, 19TH MTD., RETIRED JANUARY 19TH 1988 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 2ND 2023 AT AGE 82.

RETIRED C/I WILBERT E. "SAM" LEVAN APPT OCTOBER 20TH 1958 CLASS141, ASSIGNED SUBWAY, 9TH, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, WEST DET DIVISION, 19TH, 16TH, 26TH, 23RD, CANINE, COMMAND INSPECTION BUREAU, A C T II, EAST DETECTIVE, INTERNAL AFFAIRS, SPECIAL INVESTIGATION, D.C. SPECIAL OPERATIONS, EMERGENCY RESPONSE BUREAU. RETIRED DECEMBER 7TH, 1994 PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 5TH 2023 AT AGE 87.

RETIRED DEPUTY SHERIFF LT.

NICK M. LETO APPT. APRIL 6TH 1987, ASSIGNED TRAFFIC COURT, RETIRED MARCH 8TH 2019, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 8TH 2023 AT AGE 65.

RETIRED P/O EDWARD BURGOON

#9314 APPT. JANUARY 4TH 1971 CLASS 216, ASSIGNED 16TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, RETIRED NOVEMBER 22ND 1992 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS FATHER OF P/O STEPHEN BURGOON #9314 ASSIGNED 15TH, FATHER-IN-LAW OF DETECTIVE DANIEL MURPHY#935 ASSIGNED NORTHEAST DETECTIVE P/O EDWARD BURGOON PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 13TH 2023 AT AGE 72

RETIRED SGT. GREGORY J. HAUCK #8592 THEN #8686 APPT FEBRUARY 19TH 1974 CLASS 232, ASSIGNED 39TH, 15TH, MGNT REVIEW, 26TH, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 30TH 1998, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM, PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 14TH 2023 AT AGE 78

RETIRED P/O EDWARD ZAIKO #3083 APPT AUGUST 15TH 1966 CLASS 180, ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 24TH, STAKEOUT, 19TH, TRAFFIC-BAND, 39TH, 9TH, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 13TH 1988. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 24TH 2023 AT AGE 78.

RET. CHIEF OF COUNTY DETECTIVES GERALD W. SAUNDERS SR. APPT JUNE 17TH 1957 CLASS 136, ASSIGNED 23RD, 32ND, 14TH, 12TH, NORTH CENTRAL DETECTIVE, HOMICIDE, JUVENILE AID, COUNTY DETECTIVES, RETIRED NOVEMBER

15TH 2003 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE KOREAN WAR. FATHER OF CAPTAIN GERALD W SAUNDERS JR. NAVAL POLICE. CHIEF GERALD W. SAUNDERS SR. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 15TH 2023 AT AGE 92.

RETIRED P/O RUDOLPH P. MAURIZIO JR. #213 APPT. FAIRMOUNT PARK POLICE APRIL 1ST 1962. RETIRED MARCH 15TH 1971, ALSO SERVED HONARABLY UNITED STATES AIR FORCE FATHER OF DET. MATT MAURIZIO #604 ASSIGNED SOUTH WEST DETECTIVE DIVISION AND RETIRED P/O NATALIE MAURIZIO-MALONEY #1698 LAST ASSIGNED 39TH, FATHER-INLAW OF P/O DANIEL ROSA #4822 ASSIGNED FIREARMS TRAINING UNIT. P/O RUDOLPH P. MAURIZIO JR. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 14TH 2023 AT AGE 84

RETIRED SGT. RAYMOND FREY #376 APPT. JANUARY 3RD 1966 CLASS 176, ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 24TH, SOUTH DETECTIVE, NORTHWEST DETECTIVE, 18TH, 35TH, M.I.D., OCU -INTELL, 24TH, RETIRED JULY 20TH 1990. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 7TH 2023 AT AGE 81.

RETIRED P/O ROBERT J. FLANAGAN #2056 APPT APRIL 26TH 1965 CLASS 169, ASSIGNED 6TH, RETIRED AUGUST 20TH 1989, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 1961-1965, GRANDFATHER OF FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #5 SECRETARY TAYLOR FLANAGAN, P/O ROBERT J. FLANGAN PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 18TH 2023 AT AGE 84.

RETIRED P/O CHARLES SENICK JR.

#9367 APPT. JANUARY 4TH 1971

CLASS 216, ASSIGNED 17TH, 1ST, 18TH, RETIRED JULY 8TH 2001.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES

ARMY HUSBAND OF RETIRED CPL. MARY P. (MAGEE) SENICK #8211 LAST ASSIGNED TO 4TH

P/O CHARLES SENICK JR

PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 17TH 2023 AT AGE 76

RETIRED SGT. JAMES G. DEWEES

#8599 APPT. FEBRUARY 14TH 1977

CLASS 239, ASSIGNED 19TH, TRAFFIC, 4TH, 1ST S.P.D., 3RD, INTERNAL AFFAIRS, RETIRED APRIL 7TH 2003

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES

ARMY PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 19TH 2023 AT AGE 68.

RETIRED P/O ALPHONSUS "JACK"

MARINO #4710

APPT. JULY 6TH 1977 CLASS 241, ASSIGNED 17TH, ABANDON AUTO, L+PW FIREARMS TRAINING.

RETIRED MARCH 28TH 2008

BROTHER OF RETIRED P/O DANIEL C. GRASSI #4130 LAST ASSIGNED I A D P/O ALPHONSUS "JACK"

MARINO PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 21ST 2023 AT AGE 71

RETIRED P/O FRANK MUSSELMAN

#3852 APPT. MARCH 23RD 1970

CLASS 206, ASSIGNED 4TH

RETIRED DECEMBER 7TH 1984, ALSO SERVED UNITED SATATES

ARMY IN VIETNAM

PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 19TH 2023 AT AGE 75

RETIRED P/O JOHN CHARLES

CRESCI JR. #1813 APPT. APRIL 26TH 1965 CLASS 169, ASSIGNED 7TH, RETIRED NOVEMBER 17TH 1987

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY AND AS CHIEF PHILADELPHIA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SENIOR INVESTIGATOR P/O JOHN CRESCI JR. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 31ST 2023 AT AGE 84

RETIRED SGT. ROBERT MURPHY #259 APPT. SEPTEMBER 2ND 1969 CLASS 199 ASSIGNED 23RD, MAYORS DETAIL, NORTH WEST DETECTIVE, RADIO, POLICE ACADEMY, AUDIO VISUAL, DETENTION UNIT, CRIMINAL RECORDS, HIGHWAY PATROL , TRAFFIC, RETIRED JANUARY 25TH 1993. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. SON OF RETIRED DECEASED LT RAYMOND MURPHY, LAST ASSIGNED S.C.G., BROTHER OF RETIRED DECEASED P/O TIM MURPHY #2229 LAST ASSIGNED JUVENILE AID, AND RETIRED DETECTIVE FRAN MURPHY #987 LAST ASSIGNED MAJOR CRIME. SGT. ROBERT MURPHY PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 23RD 2023 AT AGE 75.

RETIRED SGT. RONALD

McDONNELL #412 APPT AUGUST AUGUST 10TH 1972 CLASS 227, ASSIGNED 24TH, CANINE, RANGE, JUVENILE AID S.C.U., 25TH, REPORTS CONTROL, RETIRED AUGUST 5TH 2005 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER 1971-1973 THEN 20 YEARS AS A RESERVIST. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 11TH 2023 AT AGE 73.

RETIRED P/O CHARLES

PERRICONE #3292 APPT MAY 5TH 1969 CLASS 196, ASSIGNED 12TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, DISTRICT

ATTORNEY OFFICE, RETIRED JANUARY 6TH 1999. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 23RD 2023 AT AGE 75

RETIRED DETECTIVE ALBERT

MARTIN #806 APPT. NOVEMBER 9TH 1970 CLASS 214 ASSIGNED 22ND, 24TH, ANTI CRIME TEAM 1, STAKEOUT, NORTHEAST DETECTIVE DIV , RETIRED AUGUST 2ND 1989. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 19TH 2023 AT AGE 72

RETIRED P/O CARL BRANCH #5161

APPT. MARCH 20TH 1967 CLASS

183 ASSIGNED 23RD, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, 22ND MTD., 17TH MTD., 16TH. RETIRED MAY 14TH 1988 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 18TH 2023 AT AGE 76

RETIRED P/O DENNIS CARROLL

#1436 APPT. MAY 27TH 1968 CLASS 191 ASSIGNED 18TH, NARCOTICS, HIGHWAY PATROL, DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE, RETIRED JULY 29TH 1996 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 27TH 2023 AT AGE 78.

RETIRED DETECTIVE KEVIN BYRON POWELL #8123 APPT MAY 22ND 1995 CLASS 311. ASSIGNED SOUTH DETECTIVE DETAIL, 39TH, 2ND, NORTHWEST DETECTIVE DIVISION RETIRED DECEMBER 15TH 2022. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 15TH 2023 AT AGE 58.

RETIRED CAPTAIN HOWARD

PATTON #34 APPT JULY 25TH 1960 CLASS 148 ASSIGNED 31ST-22ND, 39TH, 6TH, WEST DETECTIVE DIVISION, INTELLIGENCE, NORTH WEST DETECTIVE DIVISION, 14TH. RETIRED JULY 6TH 1981 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 28TH 2023 AT AGE 87.

RETIRED P/O HORACE "SKIP" MUNDY #9962 APPT APRIL 10TH 1972 CLASS 226. ASSIGNED 19TH, 26TH, DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE. SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM. FATHER-IN-LAW OF LISA MUNDY MEDIACAL EXAMINER FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY. P/O MUNDY PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 30TH 2023 AT AGE77

RETIRED MICHAEL F. COHILL SR. #1597 APPT. JULY 7TH 1969 CLASS 197 ASSIGNED 25TH, ANTI CRIME TEAM III, 6TH MOUNTED, 39TH MOUNTED RETIRED AUGUST 12TH 1988 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY AND NAVY, 30 YEARS ACTIVE AND RESERVE PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 1ST, 2023 AT AGE 85

RETIRED P/O NORMAN BISHOP SR. #6416 APPT. SEPTEMBER 7TH 1965 CLASS 172 ASSIGNED 12TH, CANINE, TRANSIT-CANINE, 39THCANINE, RETIRED MAY 13TH 1987. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 4TH 2023 AT AGE 91.

RETIRED P/O CHARLES W. "CIGAR

CHARLIE" WSZOLEK #4553 APPT

APRIL 6TH 1964 CLASS 166, ASSIGNED 23RD, 24TH RETIRED

APRIL 7TH 1985 ON SERVICE CONNECTED DIABILITY AS A RESULT OF BEING SHOT IN LINE OF DUTY DURING A ROBBERY AT BIG

HEARTED JIMS CLOTHING STORE, 3000 KENSINGTON AVE. HE ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY.

PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 1ST 2023 AT AGE 85.

RETIRED P/O THOMAS P. QUALTERS #5346 THEN 5258 APPT.

JANUARY 28TH 1965 CLASS 168, ASSIGNED 9TH, 7TH. RETIRED FEBRUARY 15TH 1971 S/C DISABILITY. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY. UNCLE OF RETIRED P/O ARLEN COOPER #2001 AND P/O DAVID JONES #5125 ASSIGNED 2ND P/O THOMAS P QUALTERS

PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 6TH 2023 AT AGE 81.

RETIRED P/O JIM WALTER J. BELL

#1460 APPT NOVEMBER 28TH 1960 CLASS 152. ASSIGNED 22ND, POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE.

RETIRED DECEMBER 16TH 1980 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY 1957-1960 AS PETTY OFFICER. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 4TH 2023 AT AGE 84.

RETIRED P/O LESLIE ROBINSON

STEWART #6852 APPT DECEMBER 1ST 1965, CLASS 175 ASSIGNED 17TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, DETENTION UNIT, POLICE ADMINSTRATION BUILDING SECURITY.

RETIRED SEPTEMBER 13TH 1988

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY AS A PARATROOPER. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 2ND 2023 AT AGE 91.

RETIRED P/O FRANK JOSEPH

ELIAS #2140 APPT MAY 21ST 1984 CLASS 260, ASSIGNED 39TH, 8TH. RETIRED JANUARY 5TH 2007, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY. BROTHER OF RETIRED P/O ANTHONY ELIAS #6046 LAST ASSIGNED 26TH. P/O FRANK ELIAS PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 8TH 2023 AT AGE 74.

RETIRED SGT. ROBERT GARRISON #514 APPT. JULY 20TH 1981 CLASS 254 ASSIGNED 14TH, ORD DISP , HIGHWAY PATROL. RETIRED APRIL 14TH 2006. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE SON OF RETIRED DECEASED LT. JOSEPH GARRISON #260 LAST ASSIGNED C.I.B., SGT. ROBERT GARRISON PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 11TH 2023 AT AGE 71

SGT. JEREL SHORT #309 APPT. JUNE 24TH 1996 CLASS 316 ASSIGNED 9TH, 25TH, RADIO, CITY WIDE VICE, 17TH, ASSIGNED 26TH ON DECEMBER 3RD 2018 PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 9TH 2023 AT AGE 51.

RETIRED P/O JOSEPH E. MARAFINO #9479

APPT. FEBRUARY 1ST 1971 CLASS 217 LAST ASSIGNED 25TH, RETIRED JUNE 4TH 1982. FATHER OF P/O JOSEPH C MARAFINO #5578 ASSIGNED FIREARMS TRAINING UNIT, AND P/O NICHOLAS MARAFINO #5506 ASSIGNED 1ST. RETIRED P/O JOSEPH E MARIFINO # 9479 PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 9TH 2023 AT AGE 75.

RETIRED S/I PAUL L. CALLAHAN

APPT. AUGUST 22ND 1960 CLASS 149 ASSIGNED 35TH, 7TH, 24TH, ANTI CRIME TEAM IV, 25TH, 3RD, 19TH, RADIO, 18TH, 92ND, STAFF INSPECTIONS RETIRED JANUARY 24TH 1986. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. UNCLE OF CHIEF DAVID HARKINS, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT S/I PAUL L CALLAHAN PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 11TH 2023 AT AGE 86.

RETIRED P/O GEORGE WALTER "POP" OWENS #5736 APPT

DECEMBER 7TH 1970 CLASS 215. ASSIGNED 22ND, 14TH-CANINE, AIRPORT-CANINE, CANINE TRAINING, 25TH-CANINE, TRANSIT-CANINE, 5TH-CANINE, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 9TH 1988. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY. FATHER OF P/O CHRISTOPHER

OWENS, WASHINGTON D.C. METROPOLITAN PD P/O GEORGE OWENS PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 16TH 2023 AT AGE 85.

RETIRED P/O ANDREW W. GRABANIA #1780 APPT AUGUST

10TH 1970 CLASS 211, ASSIGNED 18TH, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION DIVISION RETIRED SEPTEMBER 12TH 1988. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM 1966-1968 PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 18TH 2023 AT AGE 80.

RETIRED P/O RUSSELL A.

MACALUSO #3582 APPT APRIL 1ST 1964 CLASS 166, ASSIGNED 22ND, FOOT TRAFFIC, 2ND, RADIO, 35TH RETIRED DECEMBER 29TH 1980. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY 1954-1958 ACTIVE DUTY, 1958-1967 RESERVE DUTY PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 19TH 2023 AT AGE 87

RETIRED CPL. DEBRA CHANCE

#8031 APPT. NOVEMBER 14TH 1988 CLASS 277, ASSIGNED 18TH, 3RD, 16TH RETIRED FEBRUARY 25TH 2023. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 15TH 2023 AT AGE 65.

RETIRED P/O VINCENT CLAVON #1508 APPT. DECEMBER 10 1962 CLASS 161 ASSIGNED 3RD, 9TH, RETIRED MAY 21ST 1982. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY 1953-1957 PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 20TH 2023 AT AGE 89.

RETIRED SGT. RAYMOND TOMLINSON #357 APPT. APRIL 26TH 1965 CLASS 169 ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 35TH, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION DIVISION, 9TH, 90TH, 35TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION. RETIRED DECEMBER 26TH 1990. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 15TH 2023 AT AGE 80.

RETIRED P/O ROBERT G. MCHENRY SR. #1883 APPT. AUGUST 10 1972, CLASS 227 ASSIGNED 7TH, 8TH,. RETIRED JULY 28TH 1983 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY 1956-1959. FATHER OF FIREFIGHTER ROBERT G. MCHENRY JR ASSIGNED ENGINE 14. P/O ROBERT G. MCHENRY SR. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 22ND 2023 AT AGE 85

RETIRED DETECTIVE JOHN "JACK" R. YEAKEL APPT. DECEMBER 8TH 1969 CLASS 202 ASSIGNED 39TH, 18TH, WEST DETECTIVE DIVISION, AIRPORT UNIT INVESTIGATIONS RETIRED APRIL 4TH1997. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AS A SGT SERVING IN VIETNAM PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 18TH 2023 AT AGE 76

ACTIVE DUTY DEATHS

P/O ERIC DANIELS

APPT APRIL 6TH 1998 CLASS 325, ASSIGNED 1ST ON SEPTEMBER 28TH 1998 PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 3RD 2023 AT AGE 64.

P/O SHAWN MCLAUGHLIN #3895 ASSIGNED TO CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT, SON OF (DECEASED) LT ANTHONY MCLAUGHLIN #262

LAST ASSIGNED TO CIVIL AFFAIRS, BROTHER OF P/O BRENDAN MCLAUGHLIN #5342, CENTRAL POLICE DIVISION, P/O SHAWN MCLAUGHLIN PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 11TH 2023 AT AGE 53

SGT. JEREL SHORT #309

APPT JUNE 25 1996 CLASS 316, ASSIGNED 9TH, 25TH, RADIO, C W V , 17TH, 26TH PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 9TH 2023 AT AGE 51.

P/O SANJE UNKOW #9537

APPT JULY 12TH 2021

CLASS 395 ASSIGNED 16TH DISTRICT APRIL 11TH 2022. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 23RD 2023 AT AGE 27.

P/O DARRYL CRAWFORD #7332

APPT NOVEMBER 4TH 1991 CLASS 297, ASSIGNED 26TH, MAJOR CRIMES, NARCOTICS BUREAU, MAJOR CRIMES. BROTHER OF P/O DWAYNE CRAWFORD #4918 ASSIGNED AIRPORT. P/O DARRYL CRAWFORD PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 15TH 2023 AT AGE 59.

CAPTAIN BRIAN HARTZELL #9

APPT. MARCH 24 2008 CLASS 353 ASSIGNED TO THE 17TH, INTERNAL AFFAIRS BUREAU, 3RD, COMMAND INSPECTION BUREAU, 6TH. HUSBAND OF DET DIANE NELSON #626 ASSIGNED SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, AND BROTHER-IN-LAW OF P/O FRANCIS NELSON #1356 ASSIGNED 15TH CAPTAIN BRIAN HARTZELL PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 9TH 2023 AT AGE 40

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